Advancing to the semifinals gave No. 2 Wichita State an opportunity to redeem themselves from a double-digit loss.
With sharing a second place finish in the regular season but receiving the three seed, No. 3 Houston also has a chip on their shoulder.
When it comes to Wichita State’s connection with Houston, it is similar to Wichita State and Temple. The Shockers split the regular-season series with both teams.
Instead of having the leg up with the most recent win like Wichita State had with Temple, The Shockers lost their last game with The Cougars by 14 points.