Houston Cougars Bounce Back with Dominant Win

0:00On March 4, the 7th ranked Houston Cougars snapped a 3-game skid with a dominant 40-point win over Colorado on Saturday. After slipping two more spots in the AP poll, they looked sharp and made key tweaks to their game. Houston poured in 102 points by pushing the pace and driving to the basket. For the first time in 20 years, seven players had double figures in scoring, while the bench delivered 29 big points. Colorado coach Tad Boyle, with 16 seasons at the helm there, raved about Houston's balance and depth afterward. He pointed to their top perimeter shooters, strong bench production, and elite coaching as signs of a Final Four contender. This bounce back comes on the heels of Houston's run to last season's national championship game. Their second Final Four in five years under Kelvin, Samson. Those tough losses to top 15 foes clearly sharpened them up. Looking ahead, the Cougars figure as a number two seed in March madness, with a potential South Region draw offering home games through the suite.

1:0016 and Elite 8 in Houston for an easier tournament path.