Houston, Tennessee and Elite Eight
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Houston is going for its second Final Four appearance in a five-season span. The Cougars will attempt to earn a short trip to San Antonio as they take on Tennessee for the NCAA Tournament’s Midwest Region championship on Sunday afternoon in Indianapolis.
The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Houston Cougars vs. Tennessee Volunteers picks for the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Sunday
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USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSNHouston eliminates Tennessee from NCAA TournamentNo. 1 seed Houston (34-4) defeated No. 2 seed Tennessee (30-8), 69-50, in the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Tournament Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Houston’s relentless defense confused and harassed Tennessee and carried the Cougars into their seventh Final Four and first since 2021.
Kelvin Sampson's coaching reputation took hit after NCAA rule-breaking at two schools. But he has rebuilt his career and Houston basketball program.
Houston survived a thriller in the Sweet 16, and the Cougars are now in position to get the opportunity to play for the Final Four. The Cougars, the No. 1 seed