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Houston Cougars Return Four Starters from Last Season, Ready for Another Sweet 16 Run
2 months ago

Houston Cougars Return Four Starters from Last Season, Ready for Another Sweet 16 Run

Associated Press  

Houston Cougars return four starters and nine lettermen from last season's team that won the Big 12 Conference regular-season title. The Cougars open the season against No. 11 Auburn in the Battleground 2k24 tournament and will travel to Las Vegas to compete in the Players Era Impact Tournament against No. 2 Alabama and No. 25 Rutgers on Nov. 30.

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Top seed Houston has easy start to March Madness, pounds Longwood 86-46
9 months ago

Top seed Houston has easy start to March Madness, pounds Longwood 86-46

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — LJ Cryer and Damian Dunn scored 17 points each as top-seeded Houston built a quick double-digit lead and pounded 16 seed Longwood 86-46 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night. We watched film on Longwood, winning their tournament.. We had a lot of respect for them, and we played accordingly.” Emanuel Sharp added …

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Alabama Crimson Tide play the Charleston (SC) Cougars in first round of NCAA Tournament
9 months ago

Alabama Crimson Tide play the Charleston (SC) Cougars in first round of NCAA Tournament

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Charleston Cougars vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Spokane, Washington; Friday, 7:35 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Crimson Tide -9.5; over/under is 173 BOTTOM LINE: No. TOP PERFORMERS: Mark Sears is scoring 21.1 points per game with 4.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Crimson Tide. LAST …

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Put up your Dukes! No. 11 seed Duquesne provides some March Madness with NCAA upset of BYU
9 months ago

Put up your Dukes! No. 11 seed Duquesne provides some March Madness with NCAA upset of BYU

Associated Press  

— As his players celebrated around him after springing the first big upset of the NCAA Tournament, Duquesne coach Keith Dambrot joked that they had refused to let their retiring coach reach “the promised land” with their down-to-the-wire win over BYU. “I’m trying to retire,” the 65-year-old Dambrot said, “but if we keep winning games, they’re going to make me …

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BYU's Aly Khalifa heads into March Madness without food or water while observing Ramadan
9 months ago

BYU's Aly Khalifa heads into March Madness without food or water while observing Ramadan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Rob was like, ‘I got …

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BYU Cougars play the Duquesne Dukes in first round of NCAA Tournament
9 months ago

BYU Cougars play the Duquesne Dukes in first round of NCAA Tournament

Associated Press  

Duquesne Dukes vs. BYU Cougars Omaha, Nebraska; Thursday, 12:40 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -9.5; over/under is 142 BOTTOM LINE: No. Duquesne averages 70.8 points per game, 0.9 more than the 69.9 BYU allows. LAST 10 GAMES: Cougars: 6-4, averaging 79.0 points, 37.8 rebounds, 16.0 assists, 4.9 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 43.8% from the field. …

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No. 7 Iowa State blitzes No. 1 Houston in second half, wins Big 12 tourney title 69-41
9 months ago

No. 7 Iowa State blitzes No. 1 Houston in second half, wins Big 12 tourney title 69-41

Associated Press  

— T.J. Otzelberger nearly let the Big 12 Tournament trophy slip through his hands before adjusting his grip and raising it above his head, that polo shirt so many people find so comically tight on Iowa State’s coach stretching just a little bit more. I don’t think there’s any question that’s what we’re doing.” Milan Momcilovic had 18 points and …

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NCAA Tournament South Region analysis: Is Houston primed to return to the Final Four?
9 months ago

NCAA Tournament South Region analysis: Is Houston primed to return to the Final Four?

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of South Carolina, NC State and Iowa, UConn in women’s Final Four today The South Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament features a number of top seeds that have been among the most successful programs in the sport the last several years. —Rob Dauster Team in 16 words: Shaka Smart hasn’t made the second weekend of the …

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NCAA Tournament East Region analysis: Can UConn emerge and repeat as champions?
9 months ago

NCAA Tournament East Region analysis: Can UConn emerge and repeat as champions?

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of South Carolina, NC State and Iowa, UConn in women’s Final Four today The East Region of the Men’s Tournament can best be described as quirky — it features overall No. —Jeff Goodman Team in 16 words: Bruce Pearl’s teams defend, play hard and if they make enough shots from deep, are dangerous. Record: 27-7 Coach: Bruce …

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NCAA Tournament West Region analysis: Can North Carolina find redemption or will a dark horse prevail?
9 months ago

NCAA Tournament West Region analysis: Can North Carolina find redemption or will a dark horse prevail?

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of South Carolina, NC State and Iowa, UConn in women’s Final Four today The West Regional of the NCAA Tournament has a resurrected No. Record: 26-7 Coach: Randy Bennett Player to watch: Augustas Marčiulionis WEST WCC 5 6 Clemson WEST 21-11 Profile Strengths: Like Brad Brownell’s best team at Clemson — the 2017-18 squad that reached the …

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Washington spoils Pac-12 title hopes of rival, topping No. 18 Washington State 74-68
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Washington spoils Pac-12 title hopes of rival, topping No. 18 Washington State 74-68

Associated Press  

PULLMAN, Wash. — Koren Johnson scored 23 points, Keion Brooks Jr. added 22 and Washington knocked off No. 18 Washington State 74-68 in the final Pac-12 Conference matchup between the cross-state rivals. This is something that I’ve learned to love and love to be a part of.” Washington State failed to get stops at critical moments and shot 4 of …

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No. 2 Houston begins Big 12 grind with trips to Iowa State and TCU this week
11 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 2 Houston begins Big 12 grind with trips to Iowa State and TCU this week

Associated Press  

Kelvin Sampson knows exactly what Houston is getting into now that the meat of the Big 12 schedule has arrived. They visit Iowa State, which has been bumping along just outside the Top 25, on Tuesday night before visiting TCU on Saturday night. “The Big 12 thing is real, and it’s a great conference,” said Sampson, who shared a regular-season …

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Former Houston, Arkansas forward Reggie Chaney dies at 23
1 year, 4 months ago

Former Houston, Arkansas forward Reggie Chaney dies at 23

New York Times  

Former Houston and Arkansas basketball player Reggie Chaney died at the age of 23, the Cougars confirmed Tuesday. “We are heartbroken by the passing of forward Reggie Chaney,” Houston men’s basketball program said in a statement on social media. We are heartbroken by the passing of forward Reggie Chaney #⃣3⃣2⃣ will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved …

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Miami beats No. 1 seed Houston; all four top NCAA seeds out
1 year, 8 months ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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Final No. 1 seed falls as Houston gets blown out by Miami
1 year, 8 months ago

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

Associated Press  

— 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 …

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Sasser hurt anew as top seed Houston beats Northern Kentucky
1 year, 9 months ago

Sasser hurt anew as top seed Houston beats Northern Kentucky

Associated Press  

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — With All-American Marcus Sasser watching from the bench, top-seeded Houston shook off Northern Kentucky for a 63-52 victory to open the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. “I don’t coach Northern Kentucky, but I was proud of their team tonight,” Houston coach Kelvin Sampson said. “The coaches keep saying, ‘Shoot the ball, shoot the ball.’” The Cougars avoided …

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Memphis topples No. 1 Houston; Hardaway back to NCAA tourney
1 year, 9 months ago

Memphis topples No. 1 Houston; Hardaway back to NCAA tourney

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — Penny Hardaway and his Memphis Tigers left the court right after getting their American Athletic Conference trophy. and to be here today with the same situation that we had last year, and to get the win, I’m very proud,” said Hardaway, the fifth-year Memphis coach who played in two NCAAs for the Tigers. Houston played without …

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No. 1 Houston’s Marcus Sasser injured in AAC tourney
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 1 Houston’s Marcus Sasser injured in AAC tourney

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — American Athletic Conference player of the year Marcus Sasser left the first-half of top-ranked Houston’s AAC tournament semifinal game Saturday with an apparent groin injury. The school reported at the start of the second half of the game against Cincinnati that Sasser was doubtful to return, and ESPN’s broadcast reported that the senior guard said he …

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Oregon closes on 7-0 run, beats WSU 75-70 in Pac-12 tourney
1 year, 9 months ago

Oregon closes on 7-0 run, beats WSU 75-70 in Pac-12 tourney

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Keeshawn Barthelemy and Jermaine Couisnard each scored 17 points and Oregon had a 19-point lead erased before closing on a 7-0 run to beat Washington State 75-70 on Thursday in the Pac-12 Tournament. Washington State trailed by as many as 19 points in the first half but rallied late to get within 38-30 at the break. Carlos …

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Washington State tops No. 19 UCLA 65-61 for Pac-12 title
1 year, 9 months ago

Washington State tops No. 19 UCLA 65-61 for Pac-12 title

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Washington State capped off one of the most improbable runs in Pac-12 Tournament history by winning the school’s first title. “I don’t even think when I took the job I thought this was possible in this kind of a league.” Washington State won four games in five days, beating No. “This one was definitely for her and …

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Houston’s new starting 5 vs. Villanova in NCAA South final
2 years, 8 months ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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Shead scores 21 points, Houston knocks out 1-seed Arizona
2 years, 8 months ago

Shead scores 21 points, Houston knocks out 1-seed Arizona

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Houston coach Kelvin Sampson gritted his teeth and raised his arms before emphatically pounding his right fist into his left hand 11 times while celebrating with ecstatic Cougars fans who were not too far from home. 1 seed is out, and Houston is one win way from playing in its second straight Final Four after leading throughout …

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Sampson transforms Houston from afterthought to contender
2 years, 9 months ago

Sampson transforms Houston from afterthought to contender

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — When veteran coach Kelvin Sampson took over at Houston in 2014, the Cougars had made the NCAA Tournament just once since 1992. Houston is making its fourth straight NCAA appearance, the school’s longest streak since the Phi Slama Jama teams led by Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler also went four years in a row from 1981-84. They return …

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No. 18 Houston to AAC title game with 86-66 win over Tulane
2 years, 9 months ago

No. 18 Houston to AAC title game with 86-66 win over Tulane

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — Kyler Edwards put more emphasis on what he needed to do for 18th-ranked Houston with standout forward Fabian White hurting. With big games by Edwards and Roberts, and plenty of other contributions, the Cougars advanced to their fourth consecutive American Athletic Conference Tournament championship game with an 86-66 semifinal win over Tulane on Saturday. “I talked …

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