No. 10 Houston (18–2, 6–1 Big 12) hosts Cincinnati (11–10, 3–5 Big 12) this afternoon at Fertitta Center in their second matchup this season.
Houston took that earlier meeting this month in their Big 12 opener, 67–60, rallying in the second half to secure the win. Milos Uzan scored 18 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with under three minutes left. Kingston Flemings led the way for the Cougars with 19 points and six assists.
Houston struggled from the field, shooting just 41%, but made up for it on defense, turning 15 Cincinnati turnovers into 18 points.
Day Day Thomas led Cincinnati with 15 points, Moustapha Thiam followed with 13, and Baba Miller finished with 11.
Houston has gone 4-1 since that game, with its lone defeat to then No. 12 Texas Tech last Saturday by four, despite 42 points by Flemings. The Cougars bounced back on Wednesday with a 79–70 win over TCU, led by Flemings, who scored 27, and Emmanuel Sharp, who added 23. Chris Cenac Jr. had a big day on the boards, finishing with 14.
Cincinnati comes in off a 67–57 home win over Baylor, snapping a two-game losing streak. Miller had a monster 18-point, 17-rebound double-double.
Prediction
Cincinnati has shown fight, but it’s still seeking its first road win in this series and has lost its last 13 meetings with Houston. Expect Houston to control tempo and pull away late.
Predicted Final Score: Houston 75, Cincinnati 67
How to Watch Cincinnati vs. Houston
Tip-off for today’s game between Cincinnati and Houston is set for 12:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM Central at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX.
The game airs live on FOX and streams on the FOX One and FOX Sports apps and websites. That means you can watch the game for free on your local FOX affiliate with an antenna, or at no additional cost through most existing cable, satellite, or live-TV streaming packages.
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Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Houston Cougars
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM Central
Venue: Fertitta Center, Houston, TX
TV: FOX
Streaming: FOX One and FOX Sports apps and websites
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