Emanuel Sharpe scored 26 points, LJ Cryer had 20 and second-ranked Houston stifled No. 17 BYU in a 74-54 victory that moved the Cougars into the Big 12 Tournament championship game for the second consecutive season.

BYU’s winning streak is no more. The Cougars’ nine game unbeaten run was put to an end by Houston Friday in the Big 12 tournament semifinals, with Kevin Young’s squad losing by a 74-54 score. Here is how social media both reacted to BYU’s loss and looked ahead to the Cougars’ chances in March Madness.

Shortly after BYU dumped Iowa State in a Big 12 tournament quarterfinal game Thursday, the blue-wearing Cougars turned their attention to the No. 2 team in the country, Houston.

Caleb Love scored 27 points and Arizona took advantage of injuries that left Texas Tech short-handed for an 86-80 victory over the No. 9 Red Raiders in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals Friday night.

The Arizona Wildcats (Big 12 No. 3 seed) beat the Texas Tech Red Raiders (Big 12 No. 2 seed) by a score of 86-80 in the Big 12 tournament semifinal.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Arizona Wildcats vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders NCAAM game to be played on March 14, 2025 on ESPN.