No. 1 seed Houston is headed to the Final Four for the second time in the past five seasons after imposing its will on No. 2 seed Tennessee for a 69-50 win in the Elite Eight on Sunday. The Cougars used a masterful defensive effort to build a 22-point first half lead and then held on late for their 17th consecutive victory.

INDIANAPOLIS — On Selection Sunday, Houston drew what was considered the toughest path for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. And now it’s been confirmed.  Houston is the first No. 1 seed since North Carolina in 2017 “to take the hardest possible seed path,

The Houston Cougars beat the Tennessee Volunteers in the Elite 8 on Sunday, March 30, 2025 (3/30/25) at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Houston will face Duke in the Final Four on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. Courtesy of Fanatics

Houston’s regular three starting guards all contributed to the Cougars’ Midwest Regional championship over their last two games. Now, returning guards LJ Cryer

SEC foes Auburn and Florida will meet in the early game with Big 12 Champion Houston and Duke, the ACC Champ, tangling in the nightcap. Houston is making their seventh appearance in the Final Four but still seeking their first national title.

Kelvin Sampson and Emanuel Sharp got covered in towels by UH players as they were interviewed on CBS. It's something the Oklahoma City Thunder love to do.

Houston left no doubt about its validity as a No. 1 seed and playing in another hostile environment. The Cougars led from start to finish in a 69-50 win Sunday

To the delight of one of its biggest fans, the Cougars head to San Antonio with a chance of winning its first national title