The No. 1 seed Houston Cougars edged the No. 4 seed Purdue Boilermakers 61-60 in one of the most thrilling games of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, securing an Elite Eight matchup against No. 2 seed Tennessee on Sunday. With 0.9 seconds left, guard Milos Uzan inbounded the ball to teammate Joseph Tugler, who immediately passed it back to Uzan for a game-winning layup. The play showcased brilliant teamwork and execution as Uzan finished with a team-high 22 points, including 6-of-9 from three-point range. Houston coach Kelvin Sampson praised his team’s preparation, stating they had worked on the play extensively in practice. Uzan also credited teammate L.J. Cryer for his role in the game-winning layup, saying Cryer “gave it right back” to him after being set up by a clever screen.
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