Houston Defeats Gonzaga 81-76 to Advance to Sixth Straight Sweet 16

The Cougars' balanced attack and defensive resilience ended Gonzaga's nine-year Sweet 16 streak, setting up a regional semifinal against Purdue.

L.J. Cryer led Houston with 30 points, including clutch free throws in the final seconds to secure the win.
J’Wan Roberts contributed 18 points and dominated early in the second half to maintain Houston's lead.
Ja’Vier Francis delivered a critical block with 2.1 seconds left, stopping Gonzaga's attempt to tie the game.
Houston's defense held Gonzaga, ranked second nationally in scoring, below its season average.
The Cougars will face Purdue in the Midwest Region semifinals on March 28, 2025, in Indianapolis.