After defeating Texas Tech at home earlier in January, Houston traveled to Lubbock, Texas, on Saturday and had the favor returned by the 12th-ranked Red Raiders. Texas Tech prevailed 90–86, despite 42 points from Houston freshman guard Kingston Flemings.
The defensively dominant Cougars allowed a season-high 90 points to the Red Raiders, and were in foul trouble for much of the game en route to picking up 25 personal fouls to Texas Tech’s 16. Flemings attempted a game-tying three-pointer with 22 seconds remaining in the game, but was whistled for an offensive foul as he kicked out his right leg, making contact with Red Raiders guard Christian Anderson.
