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SportsLine's top college basketball experts reveal their 2025 NCAA Tournament Final Four score predictions, national semifinal picks for Houston vs. Duke and Auburn vs. Florida
The Houston Cougars like mixing it up — and turning things ugly. Their hard-nosed defense has been a staple throughout coach Kelvin Sampson's 11-year tenure, and it served them well again in Indianapolis against two teams with much larger fan bases,
The No. 1 seed Duke Blue Devils have surged into the Final Four for the first time since 2022, defeating No. 2 seed Alabama 85-65 in their Elite Eight matchup
The top-seeded Cougars were in enemy territory at Midwest Region games in Indianapolis, but they dominated Tennessee in Sunday’s region final to reach the Final Four.
The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Houston Cougars vs. Tennessee Volunteers picks for the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Sunday
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USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSNRanking college basketball conferences by win-loss record in 2025 NCAA TournamentThe SEC broke a record with 14 tournament bids. A record four of those teams advanced to the Elite Eight, and now two to the Final Four. However, despite that top-end success, the conference does not boast the best overall NCAA Tournament winning percentage.
It's been 17 years since this scenario played out in March Madness, following wins by Duke, Auburn, Houston and Florida.
The No. 4 seed Purdue Boilermakers (24-11) and the No. 1 seed Houston Cougars (32-4) will meet on Friday in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
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SportsLine's model revealed its college basketball predictions for Houston Cougars vs. Purdue Boilermakers on Friday in the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament
Houston and Tennessee are battling in the Elite Eight round of March Madness. Follow the latest scores, updates, stats and highlights.