Arizona Wildcats fall to Houston in Big 12 Championship

In the Big 12 Tournament Championship, the Arizona Wildcats fell to the Houston Cougars, with a final score of 72-64. Despite a strong start, where Arizona led at halftime, Houston's second-half surge was propelled by a 19-6 run, allowing them to secure their championship title. Caleb Love led Arizona with 19 points, while Houston's Milos Uzan had a standout performance with a career-high 25 points. This victory solidifies Houston's position as a top NCAA Tournament contender, moving them to a record of 30-4 and a likely No. 1 seed. Arizona, now 22-12, is projected to enter the NCAA Tournament as a No. 4 or 5 seed. Both teams showed resilience, with Arizona overcoming early offensive struggles to challenge Houston throughout the game.