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‘Uncharacteristic’ Offense Ends Houston’s Season in the Sweet Sixteen

“We play Houston, we don’t play the fans,” said Illinois center Zvonimir Ivisic ahead of Thursday’s Sweet Sixteen matchup. Entering the Sweet Sixteen, there was talk that the Cougars would have a

March 28, 2026

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Houston Turns Early Test Into Total Takeover vs. Idaho in Round of 64

Paperboy’s recap of the Cougars March Madness opener.

March 20, 2026

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Houston Honors Seniors With Gritty Home Finale Win Over Baylor

The anticipation for March Madness is rising by the day, and you can feel it all over the city. Especially in the Fertita Center Wednesday night. It seems like every game has

March 5, 2026

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Cougars Display Team Chemistry, Remain Unbeaten in Big 12

The Houston Cougars brought their undefeated conference play back home to the Fertita Center Tuesday night against the West Virginia Mountaineers increasing their win streak to 10. Now having a record of

January 14, 2026

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‘Uncharacteristic’ Offense Ends Houston’s Season in the Sweet Sixteen

Houston Turns Early Test Into Total Takeover vs. Idaho in Round of 64

Houston Honors Seniors With Gritty Home Finale Win Over Baylor

Cougars Display Team Chemistry, Remain Unbeaten in Big 12