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Houston's Eighth Straight March Madness Bid Begins
20 Mar
Summary
- Houston seeks eighth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
- Coogs aim to reach the Sweet 16 for the seventh straight year.
- Houston, a No. 2 seed, plays No. 15 seed Idaho in the first round.
The Houston Cougars are set to begin their eighth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. As the No. 2 seed in the South region, they will face the No. 15 seed Idaho Vandals in their first-round matchup. This marks a significant achievement for Houston, as they aim to reach the Sweet 16 for the seventh consecutive season.
The Cougars boast an impressive 28-6 record for the season, having finished second in the Big 12 Conference. Last year, they advanced to the national championship game, and their history as a No. 2 seed in the tournament is strong, with two Final Four appearances in previous seasons holding this seeding.
Idaho enters the tournament as conference champions, having won four out of five games in their conference tournament to secure their spot. Freshman forward Jackson Rasmussen leads the Vandals in scoring. The game is scheduled to take place in Oklahoma City.
