CINCINNATI (Interstat) — The Houston Cougars rallied from a five-point halftime deficit to defeat the Cincinnati Bearcats 67-60 in a Big 12 men’s basketball game Saturday at Fifth Third Arena.

Cincinnati led 33-28 at halftime, but Houston’s defense tightened after the break, holding the Bearcats to 27 second-half points. Kingston Flemings led the Cougars with 19 points and six assists. Milos Uzan added 18 points, all after intermission, keying the comeback. For Cincinnati, Day Day Thomas scored 15 points and Moustapha Thiam added 13.

The victory improved Houston’s record to 13-1 overall. Cincinnati fell to 8-6. Attendance was 11,062.