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Houston Advances to Elite Eight with Milos Uzan's Last-Second Layup

The Cougars secured a dramatic 62-60 victory over Purdue in the Sweet 16, setting up a showdown with Tennessee for a Final Four spot.

  • Milos Uzan's game-winning layup with 0.9 seconds left capped a perfectly executed inbounds play designed by coach Kelvin Sampson.
  • Houston overcame a late collapse, losing a 10-point lead in the final eight minutes before Uzan's decisive shot secured the win.
  • Uzan led the Cougars with 22 points, including a career-high six 3-pointers, as the team extended its winning streak to 16 games.
  • Purdue's Braden Smith recorded 15 assists and played a key role in tying the game late, but the Boilermakers fell short in the final seconds.
  • The Cougars will face No. 2 seed Tennessee on March 30 for a chance to reach the Final Four in San Antonio.
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