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Houston Cougars Stun Purdue, Advance to Elite Eight

3/28/2025

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In a thrilling Sweet 16 showdown, the top-ranked Houston Cougars edged past the No. 4 Purdue Boilermakers with a nail-biting 62-60 victory. Milos Uzan delivered the decisive layup with just 0.9 seconds on the clock, propelling Houston into the Elite Eight. The Cougars now aim to extend their impressive 16-game winning streak against No. 2 Tennessee.

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In a thrilling Sweet 16 showdown, the top-ranked Houston Cougars edged past the No. 4 Purdue Boilermakers with a nail-biting 62-60 victory. Milos Uzan delivered the decisive layup with just 0.9 seconds on the clock, propelling Houston into the Elite Eight. The Cougars now aim to extend their impressive 16-game winning streak against No. 2 Tennessee.