The Cougars closed out the regular season with a blowout win against East Carolina at home on Sunday.
Now, the Cougars look onward as the American Athletic Conference Tournament begins Thursday. Houston’s win on Sunday leaves the Cougars slotted to play in the quarterfinals against the winner of the No. 6 UConn vs. No. 11 USF match-up.
Houston’s first game will take place Friday, and ESPNU will broadcast it at 6 p.m. CT.
Houston pulled out of its conference as the No. 3 seed. SMU leads as the No. 1 seed, and Cincinnati is just behind at No.