- Matchup: Houston Cougars vs. Utah Utes
- Date of Game: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
- Venue: Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, UT
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Utah Utes (9-14) are set to challenge the Houston Cougars (21-2) at the Jon M. Huntsman Center this Tuesday.
In their previous matchup, the Houston Cougars secured a victory against BYU, finishing with a score of 77-66. The Cougars achieved a field goal percentage of 47.5%, hitting 29 of 61 attempts, and nailed 7 out of 20 shots from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, Houston was impressive, making 12 of 15 attempts for 80.0%. On the boards, they totaled 33 rebounds, including 10 offensive. Additionally, the Cougars recorded 15 assists, forced 6 turnovers from BYU, and achieved 4 steals. Defensively, Houston allowed BYU to shoot 39.6% from the field, as they made 21 of their 53 shots. BYU had 11 assists and 3 steals, while securing a total of 32 rebounds (11 offensive, 21 defensive), with no blocked shots. From the free-throw line, BYU shot 57.1%, converting 16 of 28. They made 8 of 22 attempts from three-point range. Houston was called for 22 personal fouls compared to BYU’s 18.
Kingston Flemings had a standout performance, scoring 19 points on 8 of 18 shooting. He played for 35 minutes, secured 5 rebounds, and registered 5 assists, shooting 44.4% from the field.
The Cougars, sporting a record of 21-2 this season, average 78.8 points per game (ranked 124th nationally) with a field goal percentage of 45.6%. Houston is hitting 34.1% from three-point territory (204 of 599) and boasts a free-throw percentage of 78.0%. The team averages 37.0 rebounds per contest and has accumulated 358 assists this season, ranking 129th in collegiate basketball in assists. They average 8.1 turnovers per game and commit 18.2 fouls.
Defensively, the Cougars are adept at forcing an average of 14.7 turnovers per game while drawing 16.0 personal fouls. They rank 14th in Division I for assists conceded, with a total of 251. Their opponents shoot 39.3% against them (468 of 1,190), and they allow 33.5 rebounds per game. Houston ranks 2nd nationally in opponent points per game, allowing just 61.6.
In their last matchup, the Utah Utes were defeated by Kansas with a score of 71-59. Utah allowed Kansas to grab a total of 35 rebounds (6 offensive). The Utes converted only 16.7% of their three-point attempts, hitting 3 out of 18, and were 12 of 16 from the free-throw line (75.0%). Kansas shot 50.0%, making 28 of 56 attempts, while Utah finished with a shooting percentage of 40.0% (22 for 55). From long range, the Utes made 5 out of 18 (27.8%), and shot 62.5% from the free-throw line. Kansas committed 15 personal fouls, sending the Utes to the line for 16 attempts while Utah turned the ball over 10 times and recorded 8 steals. The Utes collected 30 total rebounds, consisting of 24 defensive and 6 offensive boards.
Keanu Dawes was a significant contributor for the Utes, scoring 22 points in 31 minutes without any assists. He was highly efficient, shooting 76.9% by making 10 of 13 shots and also grabbed 12 rebounds.
Utah holds a win-loss record of 9-14 this season. They average 17.3 personal fouls per game and shoot 72.5% from the charity stripe. The Utes provide 13.9 assists per game (ranked 199th in college) and average 11.2 turnovers. They have scored a total of 1,792 points this season (77.9 per game) and gather 34.6 rebounds each outing. Offensively, Utah’s shooting percentage stands at 45.8%, placing them 153rd nationally.
The Utah defense gives up 34.2% on three-point attempts (165 of 483) and their opponents convert 71.6% of free-throw attempts. On average, they surrender 14.2 assists and 36.8 rebounds per game, ranking 245th and 312th, respectively. Defensively, the Utes are ranked 335th in points allowed per game at 80.6, while forcing 10.1 turnovers per game, allowing opponents to shoot 47.4% from the field (336th in college).
Who emerges victorious in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Favor Houston
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