Arizona vs Houston: Big Twelve Final Showdown

0:00On March 14, the top-seated Arizona Wildcats head into the Big 12 Conference Tournament Final for the second straight year, facing the second-seated Houston Cougars once again. Arizona sits at 31 wins and two losses while Houston boasts 38 wins and five losses. The matchup tips off Saturday March 14, 2026 at 3pm, Pacific Time from T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. These teams split their regular season meetings, with Arizona pulling off a 73-67 road win last month. Though Houston got the last laugh in last year's tournament final, both squads have dominated the bracket so far, setting up a clash of defensive powerhouses. Fans are buzzing with optimism after Arizona's strong run, including their recent beatdown of Iowa State. Polls show Wildcats supporters expecting a solid showing, even as national rankings continue to sleep on the team, despite their elite play-all season. Odds have Arizona as a slim 1.5 favorite, with an over-under of 138.5.

1:01Kinpon projections give the Wildcats a 60% shot at victory, highlighting their edge in efficiency. Cast the action live on ESPN, with Dan Schalman on Play-by-Play, Jay Bylus, Analyzing and Chris Button on the sideline, stream it on espn.com. Tune in on Wildcats Sports Radio, 1290 AM, or follow updates from Arizona men's basketball accounts online as the stakes couldn't be higher.