Houston Cougars Secure Big 12 Title, Eye NCAA Tournament Success
Houston dominates Arizona 72-64 in the Big 12 championship, earning their third straight No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
- Houston defeated Arizona in the Big 12 championship game, led by Milos Uzan's career-high 25 points and Emanuel Sharp's 17 points.
- The Cougars claimed their first Big 12 tournament title, sweeping both the regular season and tournament championships in their second year in the league.
- Houston is the nation's top-ranked defensive team, allowing just 58.5 points per game, and has improved offensively with a strong three-point shooting lineup.
- Despite missing leading rebounder J'Wan Roberts due to an ankle injury, the Cougars extended their winning streak to 13 games and secured a 30-win season for the fourth consecutive year.
- Houston is expected to be a top contender in the NCAA Tournament, with the Final Four set to take place in nearby San Antonio, a short drive from their campus.