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Houston defense thrives on bringing out the ugly during latest March Madness run
The Houston Cougars like mixing it up — and turning things ugly. Their hard-nosed defense has been a staple throughout coach Kelvin Sampson's 11-year tenure, and it served them well again in Indianapolis against two teams with much larger fan bases,
Houston routs Tennessee, advances to Final Four: Live updates and reaction from men’s March Madness 2025 Elite Eight game
Tennessee veterans Zakai Zeigler and Jahmai Mashack were part of the Volunteers team that lost to Purdue in the Elite Eight last year. They could have left to explore their professional basketball opportunities, but decided to return to Tennessee for another opportunity like the one they have today.
March Madness 2025: No. 1 Houston heads to the Final Four after holding No. 2 Tennessee to just 15 first-half points
The No. 1 Cougars beat the No. 2 Volunteers, 69-50, in the Elite Eight on Sunday after amassing a 34-15 halftime lead. Tennessee’s fourth basket of the game came on its 23rd shot attempt. And that shot by Jordan Gainey simply cut a 21-point lead into a 29-10 advantage for Houston with 3:37 to play before the break.
March Madness scores, results, bracket: Auburn tops Michigan State, Houston routs Tennessee to complete Final Four
Despite turning his left ankle and suffering a right elbow injury, Johni Broome finished with 25 points. His health will be massive for Auburn against the Gators. Florida beat the Tigers 90-81 at Auburn on Feb. 8. Auburn won the regular-season SEC title but Florida won the SEC tournament.
When do Houston Cougars play next in March Madness? Duke awaits in Final Four at San Antonio
What you need to know about the Houston Cougars' Final Four semifinal against Duke, a rematch of last year's Sweet 16.
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Final Four: First look at Duke vs. Houston, Florida vs. Auburn as March Madness reaches final weekend
No. 1 seed Duke, led by National Player of the Year candidate Cooper Flagg, will square off against No. 1 seed Houston, while No. 1 seed Florida faces No. 1 Auburn in the national semifinals. Florida will make its first appearance in the Final Four since 2014.
Houston vs. Purdue prediction: March Madness Sweet 16 picks, odds, best bets
The Cougars lost in last year’s Sweet 16, but All-American point guard Jamal Shead suffered an ankle injury and missed the entire second half in the loss to Duke. In 2021 and 2022, Houston was eliminated by teams that had a defense ranked in the top 25.
Duke vs Houston odds: Who is favored in Final Four March Madness NCAA Tournament game?
Madness odds for Houston Cougars vs Duke Blue Devils Final Four NCAA Tournament game, including point spread, moneyline, over/under for betting.
Houston vs Tennessee picks, predictions, odds: Who wins March Madness NCAA Tournament game?
Elite Eight picks, predictions, odds for Tennessee vs Houston Midwest Region NCAA Tournament March Madness game Sunday, March 30, 2025. Who wins game?
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