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Houston Moves on to Second Round Defeating Idaho, 78-45
Houston dominated with 50% shooting and balanced scoring, led by Kingston Flemings' 18 points, advancing to face Texas A&M in the NCAA Tournament's Round of 32.
- On March 20, 2026, the second-seeded Houston Cougars beat the 15th-seeded Idaho Vandals 78-47 at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, advancing to the Round of 32.
- Last week, Idaho surged through the Big Sky tournament to claim its first NCAA Tournament berth since 1990 after winning four games in five days and playing seven games in 13 days, entering at 21-15.
- Stat lines show Houston's efficiency and dominance as Kingston Flemings scored 18, Emanuel Sharp 16, Chris Cenac Jr. grabbed 18 rebounds, and Houston shot 50% with 5/7 from three.
- The win reinforces Houston's deep-tournament expectations as the program's eighth straight March Madness appearance and a seventh straight Sweet 16 goal, with a 45-31 NCAA Tournament record.
- Tournament timing shows the first rounds run March 19–22 with Texas A&M's upset over St. Mary's adding intrigue; tickets start at $192 for Round of 32 and $207 for Sweet 16.
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Owensboro Messenger-InquirerNO. 5 HOUSTON 78, IDAHO 47
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Total News Sources17
Leaning Left4Leaning Right2Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Center
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources are Center
46% Center
L 36%
C 46%
R 18%
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