It’ll be a packed crowd in prime time on Monday when No. 9 Texas Tech hosts No. 5 Houston. The Red Raiders come in as slight home underdogs (+1.5), according to ESPN BET, against the Cougars’ vaunted defense that is rated No.
The situation for eighth-ranked Iowa State got a little tougher this week, as the Cyclones look to upset No. 5 and Big 12 Conference leader Houston on the road. Starter Keshon Gilbert and key reserve Curtis Jones were ruled out,
Injuries forced TJ Otzelberger to get creative with his minutes ... and the Cyclones nearly pulled off the impossible.
The fifth-ranked Houston Cougars passed their latest test en route to a second consecutive Big 12 regular-season title by fending off No. 8 Iowa State on Saturday for their sixth straight victory. The Cougars (23-4,
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