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IDHOUTUHouston routs Idaho 78-47 in return to March Madness after losing in last year's championship game
Kingston Flemings scored 18 points, Emanuel Sharpe added 16 and Houston routed Idaho 78-47 Thursday night in its NCAA Tournament opener after losing in last year's championship game.
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Houston Cougars take on Idaho Vandals in first round of NCAA Tournament
Idaho Vandals (21-14, 13-9 Big Sky) vs. Houston Cougars (28-6, 16-5 Big 12)
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Utah Tech Trailblazers vs. California Baptist Lancers: Game Highlights
Utah Tech Trailblazers vs. California Baptist Lancers: Game Highlights
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The Men's 2026 March Madness Pain Index
Some losses are understandable in the NCAA tournament. Others will haunt us forever (see: Duke). We rank them all.
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Your guide to March Madness Day 1: Recaps, every winner's chance to advance, more
ESPN's reporters detail how each game was won Thursday, plus look ahead to Saturday.
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