Houston Cougar basketball fans are buzzing with excitement as they head to the Final Four after a convincing 69-50 win over Tennessee on Sunday. The No. 1 Cougars’ stifling defense limited the No. 2 Vols to just 15 points in the first half, a NCAA Tournament record for top-two seeds.
Despite trailing by 19 at halftime, Tennessee made a comeback attempt but was unable to close the gap significantly. Houston’s strong second-half performance sealed the win, with veteran guard L.J. Cryer leading the charge with 17 points and Emanuel Sharp adding 16.
Next up for the Cougars is a highly anticipated matchup against No. 1 Duke in the Final Four. The Blue Devils dominated Alabama in the Elite Eight on Saturday and are looking to make a title run. However, Houston’s top-ranked defense presents a significant challenge, particularly when facing Cooper Flagg and company.
The stage is set for an epic showdown between two of college basketball’s top teams, with the winner advancing one step closer to the championship title.
Source: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25179262-houston-beats-tennessee-cbb-fans-hype-matchup-vs-cooper-flagg-duke-final-four