"Houston is outscoring opponents by 14.2 points per game with a +486 scoring differential overall. It puts up 77.1 points per game (148th in college basketball) and gives up 62.9 per contest (second in college basketball)."
"The Cougars are scoring 80.3 points per game this year at home, which is 7.3 more points than they're averaging on the road (73). Houston has seen a downturn in scoring lately, putting up 74.4 points per game in its last 10 outings."
"Idaho has a +213 scoring differential, topping opponents by 6.1 points per game. It is putting up 78.7 points per game, 106th in college basketball, and is allowing 72.6 per contest to rank 139th in college basketball."
Houston Cougars, seeded second, will play Idaho Vandals, seeded fifteenth, in a first-round NCAA Tournament matchup on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Paycom Center with tipoff at 10:10 p.m. ET on truTV. Houston enters with a 28-6 record and strong defensive metrics, outscoring opponents by 14.2 points per game while allowing just 62.9 points per contest, second-best in college basketball. The Cougars average 77.1 points per game and make 8.8 three-pointers nightly. Idaho holds a 21-14 record with a +213 scoring differential, averaging 78.7 points while allowing 72.6 per game. Houston recently lost to Arizona 79-74, while Idaho defeated Montana 77-66.
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