Houston Defeats Arizona 72-64 to Claim Big 12 Tournament Title

The Houston Cougars clinched their first-ever Big 12 Championship title by defeating the Arizona Wildcats 72-64 in a tightly contested game on March 16. Milos Uzan led the Cougars with a career-high 25 points, contributing significantly to a decisive 11-2 run in the final minutes. Houston, who finished the regular season with a 19-1 record, also secured the Big 12 regular-season title, further solidifying their status as a contender for a top seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Despite being without starting forward J'Wan Roberts due to injury, Houston's defense proved crucial, holding Arizona scoreless in the closing moments of the game. Emanuel Sharp's 17 points earned him the title of Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. Arizona hopes their strong performance against Houston will enhance their seeding in the NCAA Tournament, as both teams await Selection Sunday.