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Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley celebrates with the trophy after their win against San Diego State in the men's national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Connecticut gov, Houston mayor trade barbs after Final Four

Apr. 06, 2023 04:29 PM EDT

East Carolina guard Synia Johnson, front, works to the basket against Houston forward Tatyana Hill, rear, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the American Athletic Conference Tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Joyner has key plays, ECU women headed to NCAA tourney

Mar. 10, 2023 12:40 AM EST

Houston forward J'Wan Roberts (13) and guard Marcus Sasser (0) celebrate after Sasser made a 3-point shot during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against SMU, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Sasser looks to lead No. 1 Houston to title in last season

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 20, 2023 04:29 PM EST

Blair scores 30, Houston women upset No. 24 South Florida

Feb. 12, 2023 04:44 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Laila Blair hit six 3-pointers and scored a career-high 30 points to help Houston edge No. 24 South Florida 71-69 on Sunday, ending a number of...

Temple's Damian Dunn (1) drives to the basket as Houston's Reggie Chaney (32) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Houston. Temple won 56-55. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
No. 3 Houston denies Temple 2nd upset; beats Owls 81-65

By Dan Gelston Feb. 05, 2023 08:24 PM EST

Wichita State's Gus Okafor, left, and Houston's Jarace Walker scramble for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Wichita, Kan., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. (Jaime Green/The Wichita Eagle via AP)
Walker rallies No. 3 Houston past Wichita State, 70-61

By Cody Friesen Feb. 02, 2023 11:37 PM EST

Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) shoots against Tulane forward Tre' Williams (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Houston won 80-60. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Sasser's 23 points leads No. 1 Houston past Tulane, 80-60

By Brett Martel Jan. 17, 2023 09:08 PM EST

North Carolina A&T guard Demetric Horton (24) takes a shot over Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Francis, Sasser lead No. 5 Houston past NC A&T 74-46

Dec. 13, 2022 10:05 PM EST

North Florida guard Oscar Berry is defended by Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Francis scores 14 as No. 1 Houston downs North Florida 76-42

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 06, 2022 10:06 PM EST

Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) scores on a fast break during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
North Florida Ospreys at Houston Cougars 12/6/2022

Dec. 06, 2022 08:56 PM EST

Maryland guard Jahmir Young (1) drives to the basket against Illinois guard Jayden Epps (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
No. 13 Maryland off to fast start with marquee games ahead

By Aaron Beard Dec. 06, 2022 05:59 AM EST

Houston guard Tramon Mark (12) drives to the basket as Saint Mary's guard Chris Howell (15) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe)
Top-ranked Houston earns No. 1 spot in NET rankings

Dec. 05, 2022 12:04 PM EST

North Carolina forward Pete Nance reacts to the team's 103-101 loss to Alabama in four overtimes in an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Preseason No. 1 North Carolina drops out of AP Top 25

By Aaron Beard Dec. 05, 2022 12:02 PM EST

POLL ALERT: Preseason No. 1 North Carolina falls out of men's AP Top 25, UConn into top five; Houston, Texas remain 1-2

Dec. 05, 2022 11:59 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Preseason No. 1 North Carolina falls out of men's AP Top 25, UConn into top five; Houston, Texas remain 1-2. ...

Houston guard Tramon Mark (12) attempts to get through the defense of Saint Mary's guard Alex Ducas (44) and center Mitchell Saxen (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe)
Top-ranked Houston grinds out 53-48 win over Saint Mary's

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 03, 2022 11:58 PM EST

Saint Mary's forward Kyle Bowen, and Houston forward Jarace Walker try to get possession of the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe)
Saint Mary's Gaels at Houston Cougars 12/3/2022

Dec. 03, 2022 11:12 PM EST

Houston forward Reggie Chaney, right, drives around Norfolk State guard Cahiem Brown during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Sasser hits 7 3's, No. 1 Houston beats Norfolk State 100-52

Nov. 29, 2022 10:05 PM EST

Virginia players celebrate after defeating Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Houston reaches No. 1 in AP poll for first time since 1983

By Dave Skretta Nov. 28, 2022 12:01 PM EST

POLL ALERT: Houston is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for 1st time in 39 years; Texas, Virginia next after major poll shakeup

Nov. 28, 2022 11:59 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Houston is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for 1st time in 39 years; Texas, Virginia next after major poll shakeup. ...

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Kent State, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Sasser, cold-shooting No. 2 Houston outlast Kent State 49-44

Nov. 26, 2022 04:54 PM EST