LAWRENCE, Kan. (Interstat) — The Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Houston Cougars 69-56 in a Big 12 men’s basketball game Monday night at a sold-out Allen Fieldhouse. The result marked a significant upset, as Houston entered as a road favorite.

Kansas led 31-27 at halftime and extended its advantage after the break, outscoring Houston 38-29 in the second half. The Jayhawks’ defense stifled the Cougars throughout the contest.

The loss drops Houston to 23-5 overall. Kansas improves to 21-7. A crowd of 15,300 attended the game.