Houston and SIU-Edwardsville Set for NCAA Tournament First-Round Clash

Top-seeded Houston faces tournament newcomer SIU-Edwardsville today at 2 p.m. ET in Wichita, Kansas.

The Houston Cougars (30-4), a national powerhouse, enter the game as the top seed after winning the Big 12 championship over Arizona.
The SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (22-11) make their NCAA Tournament debut after securing the Ohio Valley Conference title against Southeast Missouri State.
The game will take place at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas, with tipoff scheduled for 2 p.m. ET.
Houston is heavily favored with a -29.5 point spread, reflecting its dominance and tournament experience, including five consecutive Sweet 16 appearances.
The matchup will be broadcast live on TBS and available for streaming on platforms like Sling TV and DirecTV Stream.