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Houston Overpowers SIU Edwardsville to Advance in NCAA Tournament

The top-seeded Cougars dominated the first-round matchup, defeating the 16th-seeded Cougars 78-40 to secure their seventh consecutive second-round appearance.

University of Houston fans make their way into INTRUST Bank Arena before the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament where the Cougars play SIU Edwardsville in Wichita, Kan., Thursday, March 20, 2025.
The University of Houston Cougar Brass players make their way into INTRUST Bank Arena for the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament where the Cougars play SIU Edwardsville in Wichita, Kan., Thursday, March 20, 2025.
University of Houston fans make their way into INTRUST Bank Arena before the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament where the Cougars play SIU Edwardsville in Wichita, Kan., Thursday, March 20, 2025.
The University of Houston Cougar Brass performs outside INTRUST Bank Arena before the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament where the Cougars play SIU Edwardsville in Wichita, Kan., Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Overview

  • Houston's Milos Uzan and LJ Cryer led the team with 16 and 15 points, respectively, contributing significantly in the first half.
  • Houston's defense held SIU Edwardsville to 30.6% shooting and just 2 of 24 from three-point range, showcasing their trademark defensive strength.
  • Ray'Sean Taylor, SIU Edwardsville's standout player, was limited to 10 points in the team's first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance.
  • Houston extended their winning streak to 14 games and will face either Gonzaga or Georgia in the second round on Saturday.
  • J'Wan Roberts returned from an ankle injury, contributing six points and three rebounds in his first game since March 13.