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Cougars Crush Idaho, Set Sights on Texas A&M

3/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Houston Cougars defeated Idaho 78-47 in the NCAA Tournament opener.
The Cougars, seeded second, will face Texas A&M next.
Idaho shot only 26% from the field.
Idaho relied heavily on three-point shooting and had limited offensive rebounding opportunities.
The Cougars aim for redemption after last year's championship loss to Florida.

History

Historical Context

The 1985 NCAA Tournament was historic, featuring Villanova's stunning upset over Georgetown, the defending champions, on April 1. Villanova, an eighth seed, won 66-64, achieving a remarkable 78.6% shooting accuracy, a record for championship games. This tournament, the first with 64 teams, highlighted the evolving competitive landscape of college basketball, setting the stage for future upsets and strategic changes in the sport.

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Story summary

Houston Cougars defeated Idaho 78-47 in the NCAA Tournament opener.
The Cougars, seeded second, will face Texas A&M next.
Idaho shot only 26% from the field.
Idaho relied heavily on three-point shooting and had limited offensive rebounding opportunities.
The Cougars aim for redemption after last year's championship loss to Florida.

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