KU upset No. 5 Houston 69-56 at Allen Fieldhouse, ending Houston run.
Senior Tre White led Kansas with 23 points and controlled the offense.
KU improved to 41-0 in Big Monday home games under coach Bill Self.
The Jayhawks got a big win in Allen Fieldhouse Monday night.
No. 14 Kansas upset No. 5 Houston 69-56. The Jayhawks (21-7, 11-4 Big 12) improved to 41-0 in Big Monday home games under Bill Self.
Senior Tre White was the star, leading the Jayhawks with 23 points.
He was joined by Darryn Peterson (14 points), Bryson Tiller (11 points) and Melvin Council (11 points) in double figures. Peterson, KU’s freshman star, struggled through a 5-for-14 shooting night but hit a late 3-pointe.
See how the game unfolded courtside, from The Star’s Dominick Williams.
Kansas Jayhawks guard Jamari McDowell (11) yells after forcing a shot clock violation during the first half vs. the Houston Cougars on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) drives into the lane during the first half vs. the Houston Cougars on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks guard Tre White (3) drives into the lane and gets fouled in the first half of the Jayhawks game vs. the Houston Cougars on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks guard Tre White (3) steals the ball from Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) in the second half on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) gets the ball stripped in the first half vs. the Houston Cougars on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) backs down Houston Cougars forward Joseph Tugler (11) during the first half on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas fans get hyped up during the first half of the Jayhawks’ game vs. the Houston Cougars on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks guard Jamari McDowell (11) shoots a 3-point shot in the second half vs. the Houston Cougars on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) dunks the ball in the second half of the Jayhawks game vs. the Houston Cougars on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) shoots a 3-pointer in the second half vs. the Houston Cougars on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks guard Tre White (3) drives into the lane for a layup in the second half of the Jayhawks game vs. the Houston Cougars on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self puts his head in his hands after a foul call in the second half vs. the Houston Cougars on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) sits on the bench in the second half of the Jayhawks game vs. the Houston Cougars on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) blocks a shot from Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) in the second half on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) and center Chris Cenac Jr. (5) fight for a loose ball in the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks guard Tre White (3) shoots a three pointer in the second half of the Jayhawks game vs. the Houston Cougars on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks guard Tre White (3) celebrates after making a 3-pointer in the second half vs. the Houston Cougars on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks forward Bryson Tiller (15) smiles as guard Tre White (3) celebrates a made shot in the second half vs. the Houston Cougars on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. takes a selfie with the fans following the Jayhawks win vs. the Houston Cougars on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) celebrates with Big Jay following the Jayhawks’ win vs. the Houston Cougars on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
This story was originally published February 24, 2026 at 10:13 AM.
Dominick Williams serves as a visual journalist for the Kansas City Star. His journalistic endeavors cover a diverse array of topics, notably sports, breaking news, human interest narratives, and culinary features.
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