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Houston gives Big 12 a team in Final 4

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The Cougars, who are favored by 3.5 points, are set to face off against the Volunteers.
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Houston survived Purdue 62-60 in what felt like a road game to advance to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2022.
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Auburn chipped away and eventually exploded on a 31-8 run, setting up a matchup against Michigan State on Sunday.

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NCAA Tournament results: Houston gives Big 12 a team in the Final Four
The Big 12 will have a team in San Antonio Saturday for the Final Four, as Houston advanced. The Cougars eliminated Tennessee in the Elite Eight, 69-50. Joining Houston will be fellow No. 1 seed Auburn,
Houston, the NCAA tournament’s accidental road warrior, keeps fighting
The top-seeded Cougars were in enemy territory at Midwest Region games in Indianapolis, but they dominated Tennessee in Sunday’s region final to reach the Final Four.
Houston vs. Tennessee Prediction, Odds, Picks - NCAA Tournament Elite Eight
NCAA Tournament Elite Eight matchup between the Houston Cougars and Tennessee Volunteers with predictions, odds, picks, spread, betting lines and more.
Inside 51, the play Kelvin Sampson dialed up to secure Houston’s Sweet 16 survival
With 2.8 seconds left, Houston's execution provided another example of how Sampson’s mind calms in hectic moments to find simple solutions.
Houston and Auburn round out all-No. 1 seed men's Final Four
The men’s Final Four is complete after Houston and Auburn both won Sunday in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
How to Watch Houston vs. Tennessee: TV Channel, Time, Live Stream - NCAA Tournament Elite Eight
Find out how to watch the March 30 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight matchup between the Houston Cougars and Tennessee Volunteers with live stream, TV channel and more game information.
Men’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Day 2 roundup: Auburn rules second half, Houston survives
Houston, Michigan State and Auburn came up clutch, while Tennessee was a bully from the start in Sweet 16 action Friday night.
Purdue basketball's Braden Smith named to Midwest Region All-Tournament team
The Midwest Region wrapped up Sunday with the All-Tournament team being announced, which included Purdue's star guard.
On to the Elite Eight! Houston tops Purdue in a thriller
Houston will take on Tennessee on Sunday at 1:20 p.m. after pulling off a thrilling win against Purdue Friday. Catch the Houston-Tennessee game on KHOU 11!

Houston's Defense Carries Cougars Into 7th Final Four

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The top-seeded Cougars, who have been college basketball's top defensive team for much of the season per KenPom, won the Midwest Region of the bracket in decisive fashion against No. 2 seed Tennessee...
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Houston is taking on No. 2 Tennessee in the Elite Eight for the Midwest Regional title, with a spot in the men's Final Four on the line.
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Tennessee could not find any airspace for most of the afternoon. Their drives to the basket were met by one of those Houston chests, followed by the long arms of the UH frontcourt.

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Has Houston been to Final Four? Cougars championship history after 2025 Elite Eight win
Houston basketball secured its spot in the Final Four on Saturday with an Elite Eight win vs. Tennessee. Here's the Cougars history in the Final Four:
Houston's Defense Carries Cougars Into 7th Final Four With 69-50 March Madness Win Over Tennessee
Houston’s relentless defense confused and harassed Tennessee and carried the Cougars into their seventh Final Four and first since 2021, with L
Houston 69, Tennessee 50: How Cougars rolled to win and program's seventh Final Four appearance
INDIANAPOLIS — Gas up the car, the Houston Cougars are headed back to the Final Four. The top-seeded Cougars used a suffocating defense to beat No. 2 seed Tennessee 69-50 in the Midwest Region final Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium to advance to college basketball’s grandest stage for the first time in four years.
Houston routs Tennessee, advances to Final Four: Live updates and reaction from men’s March Madness 2025 Elite Eight game
Follow live coverage of today's Elite Eight matchup between No. 1 Houston and No. 2 Tennessee No. 1 Houston is taking on No. 2 Tennessee in the Elite Eight for the Midwest Regional title, with a spot in the men's Final Four on the line.
Houston takes down Tennessee to reach 7th Final Four
Tennessee lets the clock run down as Houston celebrate reaching their seventh Final Four in program history.
Houston smothers Tennessee in Elite Eight: Cougars ride into Final Four on nation's longest win streak
No. 1 seed Houston is headed to the Final Four for the second time in the past five seasons after imposing its will on No. 2 seed Tennessee for a 69-50 win in the Elite Eight on Sunday. The Cougars used a masterful defensive effort to build a 22-point first half lead and then held on late for their 17th consecutive victory.
Is this Kelvin Sampson’s year? As Houston returns to the Final Four, its coach’s stars are aligning
With a 69-50 win over Tennessee that perfectly captured everything Sampson's program is about, Houston is on its way back to the Final Four
March Madness scores, results, bracket: Auburn tops Michigan State, Houston routs Tennessee to complete Final Four
Madness is set. No. 1 Houston locked up its bid in the foursome early Sunday with a dominant win over No. 2 Tennessee. It was pretty much over at halftime as the Cougars held the Vols to just 15 points before the break.
Houston’s defense carries Cougars into Final Four with 69-50 win over Tennessee
Houston’s relentless defense confused and harassed Tennessee and carried the Cougars into their seventh Final Four and first since 2021, with L.J. Cryer scoring 17 points in a 69-50 victory on
Big 12 Could Take Home Third National Championship in Five Seasons
The Big 12 has been one of the country’s most dominant men’s basketball conferences, and it could soon remind the world. On Sunday, Houston won its Elite Eight
Big 12 Championship highlights: Best moments as Houston holds off Arizona
The No. 2 ranked Houston Cougars take on the No. 24 Arizona Wildcats in the Big 12 tournament championship game today. Follow along for updates.
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Houston Cougars take down Arizona to win Big 12 Championship
(Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) (Ed Zurga, 2025 Ed Zurga) Houston Cougars won the Big 12 Championship after taking down Arizona 72-64. This was the second meeting between the teams this season ...
Houston Cougars wrap dominant Big 12 season with tournament title and look ahead to NCAA Tournament
Is there any other way to describe what the University of Houston accomplished in the Big 12 this season? “We just like winning,” All-Big 12 power forward J’Wan Roberts said. The Cougars did plenty of it during a three-month romp through one of the toughest conferences in men’s college basketball.
Houston Cougars claim Big 12 title, could top Auburn for No. 1 seed in March Madness
The Houston Cougars claimed the NCAA title on Saturday over Arizona. Bracketology now favors the Cougars for the No. 1 overall seed.
Arizona vs Houston schedule, TV channel: How to watch Big 12 championship game Saturday
What channel is the Houston vs Arizona game on today? How to watch Wildcats vs Cougars Big 12 championship game Saturday, with time, TV and streaming.
Houston rides Milos Uzan’s star turn to Big 12 tournament title and hopes it’s just the beginning
Houston completed a sweep of the Big 12's regular-season and tournament titles, with an Oklahoma transfer growing into an X-factor.
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Houston Cougars play in Big 12 Tournament against the Colorado Buffaloes
Cougars -17.5; over/under is 127 BOTTOM LINE: No. 2 Houston and Colorado play in the Big 12 Tournament. The Cougars are 19-1 against Big 12 opponents and 8-3 in non-conference play. Houston is ...
3 takeaways from BYU’s loss to Houston in the Big 12 tournament
BYU couldn’t stop Houston’s stars. Even without All-Big 12 First Team selection J’Wan Roberts, Houston had no shortage of horses to take down BYU. Emmanuel Sharp scored 26 points, LJ Cryer added another 20 and Milos Uzan provided 14 points and five assists.
Houston vs Duke Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Fun Facts, Betting Trends, and Stats for 2025 Final Four
Form held this weekend in the Regional Finals and as a result, for the first time since 2008, all four No. 1 seeds have reached the Final Four. The Auburn Tigers (32-5), Duke Blue Devils (35-3), Houston Cougars (34-4),
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