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Houston Routs Idaho 78-47 After Losing Last Year's Championship Game
Houston dominated with 50% shooting and balanced scoring, led by Kingston Flemings' 18 points, advancing to face Texas A&M in the NCAA Tournament's Round of 32.
- On March 20, 2026, the second-seeded Houston Cougars beat the 15th-seeded Idaho Vandals 78-47 at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, advancing to the Round of 32.
- Last week, Idaho surged through the Big Sky tournament to claim its first NCAA Tournament berth since 1990 after winning four games in five days and playing seven games in 13 days, entering at 21-15.
- Stat lines show Houston's efficiency and dominance as Kingston Flemings scored 18, Emanuel Sharp 16, Chris Cenac Jr. grabbed 18 rebounds, and Houston shot 50% with 5/7 from three.
- The win reinforces Houston's deep-tournament expectations as the program's eighth straight March Madness appearance and a seventh straight Sweet 16 goal, with a 45-31 NCAA Tournament record.
- Tournament timing shows the first rounds run March 19–22 with Texas A&M's upset over St. Mary's adding intrigue; tickets start at $192 for Round of 32 and $207 for Sweet 16.
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No. 5 Houston cruises to first-round win over Idaho
Freshman guard Kingston Flemings scored 18 points, while senior guard Emanuel Sharp added 16, and the No. 5 University of Houston men's basketball team routed the Idaho Vandals 78-47 Thursday night in the First Round of NCAA Tournament inside Paycom…
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