The Houston Cougars are set to face the Idaho Vandals in the NCAA First Round in Oklahoma City, and the matchup promises to be exciting. Houston, last year’s tournament runners-up, reached the National Championship but lost to Florida in San Antonio. They are eager to build on a season filled with both highs and lows as they aim for a deep tournament run once again.
The Idaho Vandals enter the tournament as a 15-seed, hoping to achieve a major upset after winning their first Big Sky title in 36 years.
For the Houston Cougars, a victory will secure a game against Texas A&M, and a win there would allow them to host the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 at the Toyota Center.
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Houston vs. Idaho live updates, results, highlights from NCAA First Round
10:09 PM HALFTIME: The Houston Cougars are dominating the first half, excelling in nearly every aspect of play against Idaho. Freshman Kingston Fleming is proving to be a valuable asset for the Cougars. Houston has secured 28 rebounds, with Chris Cenac Jr. leading the way with 12, while the Vandals have collected a total of 13 rebounds.
9:52 PM: Entering the final five minutes, the Houston Cougars have a 22-point lead. The brakes aren’t being pumped anytime soon. Kingston Fleming leads the Coogs with 14 points, and the Cougars are dominating with rebounds, 23-11.
9:35 PM: Houston is on a 12-0 run with a 25-15 lead. The defensive unit is shining, forcing throws from the Idaho offensive unit.
9:30 PM: The first five minutes of action have been a thriller; Houston and Idaho are finding their rhythm.
Houston vs. Idaho start time
- Date: Thursday, March 20
- Time: 10:15 pm ET
The NCAA tournament game between Houston and Idaho is set to tip off at 10:15 pm ET.
What channel is Houston vs. Idaho on today?
- TV channel: TruTV
- Live stream: DIRECTV
Houston vs. Idaho will be aired on TruTV.
Fans looking to stream Houston vs. Idaho can watch live on DIRECTV.
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