On March 14, 2025, in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals, the No. 2 Houston Cougars defeated the No. 17 BYU Cougars 74-54. Houston’s Emanuel Sharpe led all scorers with 26 points, while teammate LJ Cryer added 20 points. This victory propelled Houston into the championship game, where they faced Arizona.
For BYU, this loss marked the end of their nine-game winning streak and concluded their run in the Big 12 Tournament. They will next compete in the NCAA tournament’s first round.
The championship game between Houston and Arizona took place on March 15, 2025.