Final No. 1 seed falls as Houston gets blown out by Miami
1 year, 9 months ago

Final No. 1 seed falls as Houston gets blown out by Miami

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— The next stop for Houston’s resurrected basketball program is the Big 12. 1 seed left in the NCAA Tournament after Alabama fell to San Diego State about 30 minutes earlier, the defensive-minded Cougars didn’t stick around much longer Friday night. Houston simply couldn’t overcome a 3-point barrage from Nijel Pack, the rebounding of Norchad Omier or the dazzling offense from Miami’s talented backcourt in an 89-75 loss in the Midwest Region semifinals. A lot of tears in that locker room because they care.” The problems began in earnest for Houston when, trailing 40-36, a foul sent Miami’s Isaiah Wong to the line with 4 seconds left in the half — he made both free throws to extend the lead. It’s also possible that Walker, who some believe will be an NBA lottery pick, played his final game for Houston on Friday night.

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Miami beats No. 1 seed Houston; all four top NCAA seeds out
1 year, 9 months ago

Miami beats No. 1 seed Houston; all four top NCAA seeds out

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1 seed Houston out of the NCAA Tournament made Jim Larrañaga feel like dancing. That’s probably the best celebration we could look forward to.” Nijel Pack and Miami hit shots from near and far against the stingiest defense in the country as the Hurricanes became only the fifth team this season to score at least 70 points against Houston. They …

Sasser, Houston moving on at March Madness, beating Auburn
1 year, 9 months ago

Sasser, Houston moving on at March Madness, beating Auburn

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — When Marcus Sasser felt the occasional twinge in his groin, he simply blocked it out. Tramon Mark scored a career-best 26 points and Sasser added 22 — including five 3-pointers — as the Cougars stifled local favorite Auburn in the second half for an 81-64 victory at the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night. “Everything was clicking for …

Houston gets No. 1 seed in Midwest at expense of Kansas
1 year, 9 months ago

Houston gets No. 1 seed in Midwest at expense of Kansas

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— Houston received the No. But chairman Chris Reynolds said Houston still earned the second overall seed over Kansas, which expects to have recovering coach Bill Self back after he missed the Big 12 Tournament, thanks to its body of work this season. 2 seed in the Midwest after finishing second in the Big 12 in the regular season and …

Sasser looks to lead No. 1 Houston to title in last season
1 year, 10 months ago

Sasser looks to lead No. 1 Houston to title in last season

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “So, I feel like that would be one of the best moments in college basketball really.” Houston reclaimed the top spot in the AP men’s college basketball poll on Monday after winning seven straight, capped by a 72-64 victory over Memphis on Sunday, when Sasser …

Houston’s new starting 5 vs. Villanova in NCAA South final
2 years, 9 months ago

Houston’s new starting 5 vs. Villanova in NCAA South final

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SAN ANTONIO — Taze Moore was a player Houston coach Kelvin Sampson didn’t even know. I think as a team we just bonded really, especially over the offseason.. We just stick together through adversity really.” Point guard Marcus Sasser, the lone starter back from last year’s Final Four team and Houston’s leading scorer, broke a bone in his left foot …

Texas two step: Houston, Baylor end Final Four droughts
3 years, 9 months ago

Texas two step: Houston, Baylor end Final Four droughts

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INDIANAPOLIS — Houston overcame a blown 17-point lead to hold off Oregon State 67-61 on Monday night in the NCAA Tournament, reaching the Final Four for the first time in 37 years. Jarreau finished with 10 points, eight rebounds and eight assists This will be Houston’s first Final Four since Hakeem Olajuwon and coach Guy Lewis led the Cougars to …

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