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Houston Cougars advance to Final 4

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The Associated Press |
Houston’s relentless defense confused and harassed Tennessee and carried the Cougars into their seventh Final Four and first since 2021, with L.J. Cryer scoring 17 points in a 69-50 victory on Sunday...
ESPN |
Houston celebrate reaching their seventh Final Four in program history.
USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire |
Houston leads the country, allowing just 58.5 points per game (PPG), while Tennessee sits ninth at 62.9 PPG.

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