Houston vs BYU: Big Twelve Showdown

0:00On March 12, Houston Cougars face off against the BYU Cougars in the quarter-finals of the big-12 tournament. Houston answers with a 26-win, five-loss record and 14 wins, four losses in conference play. BYU sits at 23 wins, 10 losses overall and 9 wins, 9 losses in the big-12. The game tips off Wednesday March 12 at 6pm from the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri on ESPN2. Both teams are chasing a deep tournament run with plenty on the line. Houston coach Kelvin Samson is in his 12 season, boasting over 300 wins and seven straight NCAA tournament trips after last years. National Championship game lost to Florida. BYU's Kevin Young in his second year brings NBA assistant experience from the sons and sixers, guiding his squad to one NCAA appearance so far. Fans are buzzing as these programs gear up for March Madness. Houston holds a five-to-one edge in the all-time series, including a 77-66 win in their last meeting.

1:04Last season, Houston finished 30 wins and five losses while BYU ended 26 and 10. BYU started hot with 16 wins in their first 17 games before hitting some conference bumps, like a four-game skid, but closed strong with. Three straight victories. The average 85 points per game, shooting nearly 48% from the field, and grab almost 39 rebounds nightly, led by. Stand out forward AJ Diveansa, a top NBA draft prospect. This matchup could spark some fireworks as both squads either nets and a championship push.