Arizona vs Houston: Big 12 Championship Preview

0:00On March 14th, conference tournaments are heating up with Selection Sunday just days away, and the Big 12 has delivered some thrills in Kansas City. Top C to Arizona edged out Iowa State, 82 to 80 in the semis, while 2nd C to Houston dominated Kansas 69 to 47. That sets up a blockbuster championship clash tonight between Arizona and Houston at 6 p.m. Eastern on ESPN. Arizona locked up the regular season title with a stellar 29 and 2 record, dropping just 2 games early in February to tough foes like. Kansas and Texas Tech. There are near certain number 1 seed in the NCAA tournament, showing why they're the class of the conference. Houston, sitting at 26 and 5, looked every bit the final 4 contender under Coach Kelvin Samson. They dismantled Kansas with suffocating defense, holding the J-Hawks to brutal shooting in the second half, and building a lead as big as 21. Points late. Fans and analysts are buzzing about Kansas's collapse, as Bill Self Squad struggled from the tip and couldn't recover, likely settling for a number.

1:043 or 4, NCAA seed. Arizona and Houston both advanced convincingly, boosting their momentum, heading into March madness. Tonight's winter grabs the automatic bid and bragging rights, but both powerhouses are prime for deep NCAA runs regardless. Keep an eye on T-Mobile Center for what could be a preview of tournament fireworks.