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Kansas and Houston Clash in Big 12 Semifinals

3/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Kansas Jayhawks will face the Houston Cougars in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals on March 13, 2026, at T-Mobile Center.
Kansas defeated Houston 69-56 in the regular-season matchup.
Houston enters as a 4.5-point favorite after beating BYU 73-66 in the quarterfinals.
Kansas narrowly beat TCU 78-73.
Darryn Peterson is projected to score 17.2 points, and Emanuel Sharp is expected to lead Houston with 17 points, with the game anticipated to be competitive.

History

Historical Context

The Big 12 Conference was founded in February 1994, merging eight schools from the Big Eight and four from the Southwest Conference, with competition commencing in 1996. This collaboration aimed to enhance athletic competition and visibility. The ongoing rivalry between the University of Kansas and the University of Houston exemplifies the competitive spirit that has defined the conference since its inception.

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Story summary

The Kansas Jayhawks will face the Houston Cougars in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals on March 13, 2026, at T-Mobile Center.
Kansas defeated Houston 69-56 in the regular-season matchup.
Houston enters as a 4.5-point favorite after beating BYU 73-66 in the quarterfinals.
Kansas narrowly beat TCU 78-73.
Darryn Peterson is projected to score 17.2 points, and Emanuel Sharp is expected to lead Houston with 17 points, with the game anticipated to be competitive.

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