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A slick last-possession out-of-bounds play proved the difference, Milos Uzan’s layup with less than one second left clinching a 62-60 Houston victory.
The New York Times |
Houston survived Purdue 62-60 in what felt like a road game to advance to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2022.
The New York Times |
Tennessee could not find any airspace for most of the afternoon. Their drives to the basket were met by one of those Houston chests, followed by the long arms of the UH frontcourt.

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Inside Houston’s Last-Second Sweet 16 Winning Play
Milos Uzan was the third option on the drawn-up situation, but big man JoJo Tugler’s instincts made all the difference to advance the Cougars.
3 takes from Houston basketball's last-second Sweet 16 win over Purdue
The Cougars were tested and trailed at halftime, but rebounded in the second half with Milos Uzan's starring effort.
Houston beats Tennessee, becoming third No. 1 seed to reach NCAA’s Final Four
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Inside 51, the play Kelvin Sampson dialed up to secure Houston’s Sweet 16 survival
With 2.8 seconds left, Houston's execution provided another example of how Sampson’s mind calms in hectic moments to find simple solutions.
Houston smothers Tennessee in Elite Eight: Cougars ride into Final Four on nation's longest win streak
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.
Houston and Auburn round out all-No. 1 seed men's Final Four
The men’s Final Four is complete after Houston and Auburn both won Sunday in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
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With a 69-50 win over Tennessee that perfectly captured everything Sampson's program is about, Houston is on its way back to the Final Four
Purdue basketball's Braden Smith named to Midwest Region All-Tournament team
The Midwest Region wrapped up Sunday with the All-Tournament team being announced, which included Purdue's star guard.
Tennessee basketball fooled me. I didn't believe it could play that bad | Adams
The Houston Cougars beat the Vols in every aspect of the game - shooting, rebounding, defense and ball protection.
2025 Sweet 16 odds, NCAA Tournament predictions: Houston vs. Purdue picks from expert on 15-4 run
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The Houston Cougars and Purdue Boilermakers face off Friday night in a Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament matchup in Indianapolis. Houston (32-4) is favored by 8.5 point
Houston vs. Purdue predictions, picks, odds for 2025 men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
This year's March Madness Sweet 16 wraps up Friday with Houston vs. Purdue. Here are expert picks, predictions and how to watch the game:
Melatonin and Paw Patrol: How Kelvin Sampson and Houston rallied from late Sweet 16 game
Kelvin Sampson was concerned with Friday's late tip-off time and a game that stretched into the early hours of Saturday morning. He was less concerned about Tennessee afterward.
Men’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Day 2 roundup: Auburn rules second half, Houston survives
Houston, Michigan State and Auburn came up clutch, while Tennessee was a bully from the start in Sweet 16 action Friday night.
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Where to watch Purdue vs. Houston Sweet 16: March Madness free live stream
The Houston Cougars and Purdue Boilermakers battle in the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday, March 28.
WATCH: Purdue Drops Electric Hype Video Ahead of Sweet 16 Showdown vs. Houston
Purdue's social media team dropped an electric and thrilling hype video ahead of Friday's Sweet 16 showdown vs. Houston in Indianapolis.
WATCH: Houston's Milos Uzan hits last-second layup on inbounds play called '51' to beat Purdue in Sweet 16
No. 1 seed Houston advanced to the Elite Eight on a perfectly executed last-second inbounds play that led to a game-winning layup by Milos Uzan on Friday night, as the Cougars outlasted No. 4 seed Purdue 62-60 in a thrilling cap to the Sweet 16.
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