In a thrilling game at the Big 12 Tournament, No. 2 Houston defeated Colorado 77-68 to advance to the semifinals. Despite an injury to forward J’Wan Roberts, the Cougars rallied behind Emanuel Sharpe’s 19 points and strong performances from LJ Cryer and Milos Uzan. Roberts was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain and watched from the bench as Houston secured the win.
Andrej Jakimovski led the Buffaloes with 25 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Cougars. Colorado’s leading scorer Julian Hammond III struggled, only managing nine points on 2-for-13 shooting. The Buffaloes, a No. 16 seed, finished their trying season on a positive note after winning twice in the tournament.
Houston, determined to make up for last year’s injury-plagued postseason, has now won 11 straight games, including a victory over Colorado in February. The Cougars will face No. 17 BYU in the semifinals, looking to secure a spot in the championship game for the second consecutive year.
Colorado’s fatigue from playing three games in three days became apparent in the second half as Houston was able to maintain their lead. The Cougars only trailed for 29 seconds in the game, showcasing their dominance on both ends of the court. The matchup between Houston and BYU promises to be an exciting showdown, with the Cougars having previously defeated BYU earlier in the season.
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