Houston's defense is a force to be reckoned with. They have a strong defense that makes it hard for other teams to score. It is no surprise that they won against Tennessee. The Cougars' defense was so strong that Tennessee's top shooters struggled to find their rhythm. The Cougars have been on a winning streak for 17 games. They have also broken the school's single-season record for wins. This is a big deal for the team and their coach, Kelvin Sampson. He has been trying to reach the national championship game for a while now.

The Cougars are no strangers to the big stage. They have played in the Final Four before, but it has been a while. They lost in the title games in 1983 and 1984. This time, they are back and ready to give it their all. Emanuel Sharp played a big role in their win against Tennessee. He scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half. This helped to stop a comeback attempt from Tennessee.

Tennessee, on the other hand, had a tough time. They could not score in the first half. They only scored 15 points, which is the lowest in an Elite Eight game since 1979. They also missed their first 14 3-point shots. This made it hard for them to come back in the second half. The Volunteers' top scorers, Chaz Lanier and Jordan Gainey, struggled as well. They were a combined 5 of 27 from the field. This made it hard for Tennessee to keep up with Houston's strong defense.

Houston's defense is not the only thing that makes them a strong team. They also have a good offense. They are the nation's top 3-point shooting team. This helped them to extend their lead in the second half. They also have a good coach. Kelvin Sampson has been able to lead his team to the Final Four for the third time. He is hoping to reach the national championship game for the first time.

The Cougars are now heading to San Antonio for the Final Four. They will play against Cooper Flagg and five-time national champion Duke. This will be a tough game, but the Cougars are ready for it. They have been through a lot this season. They were eliminated in the Sweet 16 the past two seasons. But this time, they are back and ready to give it their all. They have a strong defense, a good offense, and a coach who knows how to lead his team to victory. They are a team to watch out for in the Final Four.

Houston's Defense Dominates as Cougars March On

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