‘We’re going to be hype’ | Houston fans celebrate victory over Texas A&M at downtown watch party

Houston fans celebrate UH’s win over Texas A&M at Avenida, with energy high from start to finish and hopes building for a deep tournament run. HOUSTON — University of Houston fans packed Avenida Plaza to cheer on the Cougars’ March Madness matchup against Texas A&M, celebrating a win that kept championship hopes alive. Fans gathered … Read more

Coogs rout Texas A&M to earn a trip to the Sweet 16 in Houston

Houston now awaits the winner of the VCU-Illinois matchup. OKLAHOMA CITY — UPDATE: Houston beat Texas A&M, 88-57 and will advance to the Sweet 16 against the winner of tomorrow’s VCU-Illinois game.  _________________________________ The Houston Cougars were in control at the half in their NCAA Tournament matchup with Texas A&M in Oklahoma City. The winner … Read more

March Madness: Number of perfect brackets dwindles into the hundreds after the first round

Nearly all NCAA Tournament brackets were busted after the first round, with only a few perfect entries remaining among tens of millions submitted. WASHINGTON — The odds of a picking perfect NCAA Tournament bracket are astronomical for a reason. The number of unblemished entries in ESPN’s bracket challenge dropped to 195 after the completion of the first … Read more

Playoff-bound Spurs taking on team with worst record in the league Saturday | What to know

The 15-55 Indiana Pacers are coming to town to take on the Spurs fresh off of San Antonio clinching their first playoff berth since 2019. SAN ANTONIO — Thanks to a game-winning shot from Victor Wembanyama against the Suns, the Spurs are headed to the playoffs for the first time since 2019. Sitting at 52-18, … Read more