University of Houston Athletics
Sweet 16 FAQ: Houston Men’s Basketball
3/28/2024 12:24:00 PM | Men's Basketball
DFW activities and more as No. 1 seed Cougars ready to face No. 4 Duke
DALLAS – For a fifth consecutive season, University of Houston Men's Basketball is Sweet 16 bound.
The #2/2 (1) Cougars meet #13/14 (4) Duke in the NCAA Tournament South Region Sweet 16 at 8:35 p.m., Friday, inside American Airlines Center in Dallas.
As you gear up to support your Cougars, we're here to help answer your frequently asked questions.
What are the needs-to-know for Houston's Sweet 16 matchup?
After victories last weekend over (16) Longwood and (9) Texas A&M at FedExForum in Memphis, Houston has earned a trip back to the Lone Star State and matchup against (4) Duke inside American Airlines Center – home of the Dallas Mavericks.
Tipoff is slated for 8:35 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast on CBS and feature Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Bill Raftery (commentary), Grant Hill (commentary) and Tracy Wolfson courtside as the fourth member of the crew. Fans can hear all Houston NCAA Tournament games on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app with Jeremy Branham and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes calling the action. The pregame show begins 15 minutes before tipoff.
If the Cougars defeat Duke, what comes next?
The winner of No. 1 Houston-No. 4 Duke (Friday, 8:35 p.m.) will face the winner of No. 11 NC State-No. 2 Marquette on Sunday in Dallas on CBS. The game will tip off at either 1:20 p.m. or 4 p.m. with announcement set for Friday night.
The Elite Eight winner will earn a trip to the Final Four on Saturday, March 30, inside State Farm Stadium in Phoenix. For the entire NCAA Tournament bracket, click here.
Where are Houston fans sitting on Friday and where can I purchase tickets?
Fans interested in purchasing tickets are encouraged to visit Houston's official secondary ticketing partner SeatGeek by clicking here. Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster, the NCAA's official home for championship tickets. Ticket purchasers will be granted access to Session I featuring two games: NC State-Marquette (6:09 p.m. CT) and Houston-Duke (8:35 p.m. CT).
Houston's seating blocks will be in Sections 117 and 118 in the lower level and 323 and 324 in the upper level.
Fans may request tickets for a potential Final Four through Houston Athletics by clicking here. Ticket inventory will be allocated based upon the Cougar Pride Priority Points System. For questions, please contact Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687) or the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Interested in 2024-25 Men's Basketball season tickets? Join our deposit waitlist for $75 per ticket to prioritize your spot should seats become available.
What other Athletics events are taking place in the Dallas area?
Join UHAA, Cougar Pride and fellow Houston supporters for team sendoffs, pre-game gatherings and more throughout the NCAA Tournament.
Join your fellow Coogs at 6 p.m., Friday for the Team Send-Off and Spirit of Houston Pep Rally at the Hyatt Regency Hotel (300 Reunion Blvd.; Dallas, Texas 75207). The UHAA/Cougar Pride Pregame Party will take place from 6:30-8 p.m., Friday, at Dick's Last Resort (2211 North Lamar Street; Dallas, Texas 75201) – home to the Official UHAA Fan Headquarters.
For the latest information on UHAA Coogs on the Road upcoming events, click here.
University of Houston Baseball continues Big 12 Conference play at TCU's Lupton Baseball Stadium (3700 W. Berry Street; Fort Worth, Texas 76129). Thursday's series opener is set for 6 p.m. Friday's middle game starts at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday's finale starts at 2 o'clock. Tickets are available for as low as $13 by clicking here.
Before or after supporting Houston Baseball, swing by Little Woodrow's Fort Worth (2833 Morton Street; Fort Worth, Texas 76107) for cold beer and local bites. Little Woodrow's is a proud supporter of Houston Athletics.
If I cannot travel to attend a game, where can I watch with fellow Houston supporters?
The official watch party of Houston Men's Basketball will take place at Avenida Houston (1001 Avenida de las Americas; Houston, Texas, 77010) in front of the iconic George R. Brown Convention Center throughout the NCAA Tournament. Festivities begin at 7 p.m., Friday, with tip-off slated for 8:35 p.m.
For more information, including recommendations and giveaways, click here.
Where can I locate and purchase Houston Men's Basketball apparel?
Fans can gear up for the NCAA Tournament by purchasing Houston Men's Basketball gear including Sweet 16 t-shirts, replica jerseys, hats and much more through the Official University of Houston Bookstore online or by visiting the UH Campus Store inside the Student Center South (4455 University Drive Room 130) on campus.
Dress like a champion by purchasing the Houston Big 12 Conference Champions t-shirt here.
DIGITAL TOOLKIT NOW LIVE
Show your support for the Cougars this March Madness with a host of downloadable assets including wallpapers, profile photos, office signage and much more! Showcase your fandom by visiting UHCougars.com/Madness and make your social media beam with Cougar pride!
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of University of Houston Athletics by supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective – and by joining Cougar Pride which provides financial support for student-athlete scholarships and priority needs of the Athletics Department.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougars on X, formerly Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at HoustonAthletics or on the team's Instagram page at houstoncougars.
The #2/2 (1) Cougars meet #13/14 (4) Duke in the NCAA Tournament South Region Sweet 16 at 8:35 p.m., Friday, inside American Airlines Center in Dallas.
As you gear up to support your Cougars, we're here to help answer your frequently asked questions.
What are the needs-to-know for Houston's Sweet 16 matchup?
After victories last weekend over (16) Longwood and (9) Texas A&M at FedExForum in Memphis, Houston has earned a trip back to the Lone Star State and matchup against (4) Duke inside American Airlines Center – home of the Dallas Mavericks.
Tipoff is slated for 8:35 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast on CBS and feature Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Bill Raftery (commentary), Grant Hill (commentary) and Tracy Wolfson courtside as the fourth member of the crew. Fans can hear all Houston NCAA Tournament games on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app with Jeremy Branham and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes calling the action. The pregame show begins 15 minutes before tipoff.
If the Cougars defeat Duke, what comes next?
The winner of No. 1 Houston-No. 4 Duke (Friday, 8:35 p.m.) will face the winner of No. 11 NC State-No. 2 Marquette on Sunday in Dallas on CBS. The game will tip off at either 1:20 p.m. or 4 p.m. with announcement set for Friday night.
The Elite Eight winner will earn a trip to the Final Four on Saturday, March 30, inside State Farm Stadium in Phoenix. For the entire NCAA Tournament bracket, click here.
Where are Houston fans sitting on Friday and where can I purchase tickets?
Fans interested in purchasing tickets are encouraged to visit Houston's official secondary ticketing partner SeatGeek by clicking here. Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster, the NCAA's official home for championship tickets. Ticket purchasers will be granted access to Session I featuring two games: NC State-Marquette (6:09 p.m. CT) and Houston-Duke (8:35 p.m. CT).
Houston's seating blocks will be in Sections 117 and 118 in the lower level and 323 and 324 in the upper level.
Fans may request tickets for a potential Final Four through Houston Athletics by clicking here. Ticket inventory will be allocated based upon the Cougar Pride Priority Points System. For questions, please contact Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687) or the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Interested in 2024-25 Men's Basketball season tickets? Join our deposit waitlist for $75 per ticket to prioritize your spot should seats become available.
What other Athletics events are taking place in the Dallas area?
Join UHAA, Cougar Pride and fellow Houston supporters for team sendoffs, pre-game gatherings and more throughout the NCAA Tournament.
Join your fellow Coogs at 6 p.m., Friday for the Team Send-Off and Spirit of Houston Pep Rally at the Hyatt Regency Hotel (300 Reunion Blvd.; Dallas, Texas 75207). The UHAA/Cougar Pride Pregame Party will take place from 6:30-8 p.m., Friday, at Dick's Last Resort (2211 North Lamar Street; Dallas, Texas 75201) – home to the Official UHAA Fan Headquarters.
For the latest information on UHAA Coogs on the Road upcoming events, click here.
University of Houston Baseball continues Big 12 Conference play at TCU's Lupton Baseball Stadium (3700 W. Berry Street; Fort Worth, Texas 76129). Thursday's series opener is set for 6 p.m. Friday's middle game starts at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday's finale starts at 2 o'clock. Tickets are available for as low as $13 by clicking here.
Before or after supporting Houston Baseball, swing by Little Woodrow's Fort Worth (2833 Morton Street; Fort Worth, Texas 76107) for cold beer and local bites. Little Woodrow's is a proud supporter of Houston Athletics.
If I cannot travel to attend a game, where can I watch with fellow Houston supporters?
The official watch party of Houston Men's Basketball will take place at Avenida Houston (1001 Avenida de las Americas; Houston, Texas, 77010) in front of the iconic George R. Brown Convention Center throughout the NCAA Tournament. Festivities begin at 7 p.m., Friday, with tip-off slated for 8:35 p.m.
For more information, including recommendations and giveaways, click here.
Where can I locate and purchase Houston Men's Basketball apparel?
Fans can gear up for the NCAA Tournament by purchasing Houston Men's Basketball gear including Sweet 16 t-shirts, replica jerseys, hats and much more through the Official University of Houston Bookstore online or by visiting the UH Campus Store inside the Student Center South (4455 University Drive Room 130) on campus.
Dress like a champion by purchasing the Houston Big 12 Conference Champions t-shirt here.
DIGITAL TOOLKIT NOW LIVE
Show your support for the Cougars this March Madness with a host of downloadable assets including wallpapers, profile photos, office signage and much more! Showcase your fandom by visiting UHCougars.com/Madness and make your social media beam with Cougar pride!
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of University of Houston Athletics by supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective – and by joining Cougar Pride which provides financial support for student-athlete scholarships and priority needs of the Athletics Department.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougars on X, formerly Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at HoustonAthletics or on the team's Instagram page at houstoncougars.
– UHCougars.com –
HIGHLIGHTS – vs Notre Dame (Nov 26, 2025)
Friday, November 28
POSTGAME – vs Notre Dame (Nov 26, 2025)
Friday, November 28
POSTGAME – vs #17/16 Tennessee (Nov 25, 2025)
Tuesday, November 25
POSTGAME – vs Syracuse (Nov 24, 2025)
Monday, November 24