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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.
The New York Times |
Houston survived Purdue 62-60 in what felt like a road game to advance to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2022.
The New York Times |
Auburn chipped away and eventually exploded on a 31-8 run, setting up a matchup against Michigan State on Sunday.

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