Houston Cougars take down Arizona to win Big 12 Championship
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MARCH 15: Terrance Arceneaux #23 of the Houston Cougars drives against Jaden Bradley #0 of the Arizona Wildcats in the first half in the championship game of the Big 12 men's basketball tournament at T-Mobile Center on March 15, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) (Ed Zurga, 2025 Ed Zurga)
Houston Cougars won the Big 12 Championship after taking down Arizona 72-64.
This was the second meeting between the teams this season, with Houston also winning the first matchup 62-58.
The Cougars improved to 21-1 against Big 12 opponents, while Arizona fell to 16-7.
Houston now moves forward with momentum as the postseason continues.
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