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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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Extra Chances for Houston Lead to No Chance for A&M in Round of 32

The first game of the South Region’s Round of 32 began Saturday night in Oklahoma City, as the No. 2 ranked Houston Cougars took on the No. 10 ranked Texas A&M Aggies.

March 21, 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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Milos Uzan’s 26 Points Powers Houston to 40-Point Rout, Snapping Three-Game Skid

The Cougars had just finished their toughest stretch of the season, facing three top-15 opponents in a one-week span. At No. 6 Iowa State, home against No. 4 Arizona, and on the

March 1, 2026

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The Cougars finish on the wrong end of an historic day in Houston against the Arizona Wildcats

History was made Saturday afternoon as the #2 Houston Cougars hosted the #4 Arizona Wildcats, making this the first top 5 matchup ever held at the Fertita Center. The difference was felt

February 28, 2026

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Another Efficient Win Despite a Scoring Drought For The Cougars

Houston defeats UCF in the "Battle of Space City."

February 5, 2026

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Defensive Discipline Leads to Another Lopsided Home Win for the Cougars

Paperboy’s quick postgame recap of a Big-12 matchup.

January 31, 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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