Top-seeded Houston needs OT to avoid March Madness exit, gets by No. 9 Texas A&M 100-95
Emanuel Sharp started overtime with a 3-pointer that put top-seeded Houston ahead to stay as the Cougars advanced to the Sweet 16 by topping ninth-seeded Texas A&M 100-95
By TERESA M. WALKER
Published - Mar 25, 2024, 01:41 AM ET
Last Updated - Mar 25, 2024, 01:41 AM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Houston Cougars breathed a sigh of relief celebrating their latest Sweet 16 berth.
What looked like a victory in hand turned into an overtime thriller in the span of two minutes.
Emanuel Sharp started overtime with a 3-pointer that put Houston ahead to stay as the top-seeded Cougars advanced to the Sweet 16 back in Texas by topping No. 9 seed Texas A&M 100-95 on Sunday night.
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson credited playing this debut season in the Big 12, filled with lots of close games, with having his Cougars ready for this game.
