The University of Houston men’s basketball team is making a statement in March Madness, securing a dominant 69-50 win over No. 2 Tennessee in the Elite Eight. With the victory, the top-seeded Cougars advance to their seventh Final Four in program history and their first since 2021.
Houston’s suffocating defense set the tone early, holding the Volunteers to just 15 first-half points—the lowest ever for a No. 2 seed in NCAA Tournament history. Tennessee also struggled from beyond the arc, going just 1-for-15 from three-point range.
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L.J. Cryer led the charge for UH with 17 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, while Emanuel Sharp ignited in the second half, pouring in 14 of his 16 points from deep.
The Cougars now turn their focus to a high-stakes battle against Duke and their star freshman, Cooper Flagg. The showdown is set for Saturday, April 5, at 7:49 p.m. in San Antonio.
Houston fans—get ready, the Coogs are one step closer to a championship!
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