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A slick last-possession out-of-bounds play proved the difference, Milos Uzan’s layup with less than one second left clinching a 62-60 Houston victory.
From USA TODAY
Houston survived Purdue 62-60 in what felt like a road game to advance to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2022.
From The New York Times
Auburn chipped away and eventually exploded on a 31-8 run, setting up a matchup against Michigan State on Sunday.
From The New York Times

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Inside Houston’s Last-Second Sweet 16 Winning Play
Milos Uzan was the third option on the drawn-up situation, but big man JoJo Tugler’s instincts made all the difference to advance the Cougars.
3 takes from Houston basketball's last-second Sweet 16 win over Purdue
The Cougars were tested and trailed at halftime, but rebounded in the second half with Milos Uzan's starring effort.
Heartbreaker for Purdue basketball in Sweet 16. Houston hits game winner in final second
Purdue rallied from a 10-point deficit to tie Houston with 35 seconds left. The Cougars had the last laugh to end the Boilermakers' season.
Inside 51, the play Kelvin Sampson dialed up to secure Houston’s Sweet 16 survival
With 2.8 seconds left, Houston's execution provided another example of how Sampson’s mind calms in hectic moments to find simple solutions.
Houston smothers Tennessee in Elite Eight: Cougars ride into Final Four on nation's longest win streak
No. 1 seed Houston is headed to the Final Four for the second time in the past five seasons after imposing its will on No. 2 seed Tennessee for a 69-50 win in the Elite Eight on Sunday. The Cougars used a masterful defensive effort to build a 22-point first half lead and then held on late for their 17th consecutive victory.
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Men’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Day 2 roundup: Auburn rules second half, Houston survives
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The Midwest Region wrapped up Sunday with the All-Tournament team being announced, which included Purdue's star guard.
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Purdue Fans, Media React to Late-Game Officiating in Loss to Houston in Sweet 16
Purdue fans were irate with the officials late in Friday's Sweet 16 game in the Boilermakers' heartbreaking 62-60 loss to Houston.
Melatonin and Paw Patrol: How Kelvin Sampson and Houston rallied from late Sweet 16 game
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