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Today in History: Houston Cougars Upset UCLA in Historic Basketball Clash

1/20/2026

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On January 20, 1968, the Houston Cougars defeated the UCLA Bruins in the "Game of the Century" at the Astrodome, ending UCLA's 47-game winning streak. This landmark NCAA game was the first to be broadcast nationwide in prime time, significantly elevating the profile of college basketball on television and shaping future sports broadcasting.

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On January 20, 1968, the Houston Cougars defeated the UCLA Bruins in the "Game of the Century" at the Astrodome, ending UCLA's 47-game winning streak. This landmark NCAA game was the first to be broadcast nationwide in prime time, significantly elevating the profile of college basketball on television and shaping future sports broadcasting.