Houston’s Easy Win vs. Longwood Has March Madness Fans Eyeing Title Matchup vs. UConn

Andrew PetersMarch 23, 2024

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Houston is looking poised for a big NCAA tournament run after the No. 1 Cougars dropped No. 16 Longwood 86-46 on Friday.

Houston wrapped the game up easily in the first half, heading into the break leading 43-16. The Cougars could put things in cruise control early on in the second half and relax before their Round of 32 matchup against No. 9 Texas A&M.

L.J. Cryer led the way for Houston with 17 points, while Emanuel Sharp, Jamal Shead and Damian Dunn were also double figures.

After the Cougars dominant Round of 64 matchup, fans are ready to declare Houston a title favorite while dreaming of a potential matchup against Connecticut in the championship game:

Carter Bahns @carterbahnsI would pay good money to see a UConn-Houston title game.

Tramar Jackson @TreOneOhWe need Houston v UConn national championship bad

Josh @JoshGuerrlichProps to any team who stops a UConn vs Houston national championship. Both teams look unbelievably dominant.

Passiønate Fan @tKCycloneHouston has matched their point total for the Big12 Championship game in the first half tonight.

Josue Orozco @OrozconlecheeeeHouston just dominant

William @William141989I think UConn wins. But Houston and UConn would be all kinds of fun

Jason McIntyre @jasonrmcintyreOnly team with a more impressive 1st half at both ends than Houston is UConn

Houston vs all yall @BLM365_U of H did what they were suppose to do. #GoCoogs #MarchMadness2024

James (Bucky) Dent @writingumpThis one enters the record books at 10:59 p.m. as an 86-46 Houston win. The Cougars (31-4) meet Texas A&M on Sunday in what should be a really good second round matchup.

Will Kunkel @WillKunkelFOX16 Longwood 46
1 Houston 86
Final

Dominant.

NEXT: 9 Texas A&M, Sunday, TBA

To get there, the Cougars have a potential path that would have them face teams like Purdue, Tennessee and Marquette. A championship appearance could see them face off against one of the top teams on the other side of the bracket like UConn or North Carolina.

Houston still has a long way to go in the tournament, but picking up a dominant win on Friday is a good start.