Kansas Basketball dropped another close conference matchup on Monday, this time to No. 3 Houston 65-59. But the stat sheet was nowhere near as close as the actual score - sort of. Kansas actually won the statistical battle in several ways,

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KU’s David Coit hit a 3-pointer to get the Jayhawks within 2 (61-59) with 20 seconds left, but Houston’s Emanuel Sharp hit both free throws after getting fouled. On the next possession, KU’s Dajuan Harris turned the ball over.

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Senior guard David Coit and coach Bill Self spoke about the mood of KU basketball after Monday’s loss at No. 3 Houston.

Bill Self’s squad has sputtered along since the start of February (4-5). They need a get right game. The Jayhawks have exceeded 73 points just once in their last nine games and are averaging 71.9 points per game and tonight that offense faces one of the top defenses in America.

Not a great day for KU guards outside of Coit. Dajuan Harris had two points and two assists, Rylen Griffen didn’t score, and Zeke Mayo continued to struggle with seven points and six turnovers. Sheesh. Looking at it together emphasizes just how bad it was.

The Jayhawks fell just short against the Cougars due to turnover woes and struggles on the defensive glass. These three numbers told the story.