This is arguably one of the more competitive Sweet 16 matchups of the weekend.
Houston and Miami both have a long history of success. The respectives coaches Houston’s Kelvin Sampson and Miami’s Jim Larrañaga have compiled 1,455 wins, 27 NCAA Tournament appearances and three Final Four trips. They’re accustomed to greatness and the spotlight of regional competition.
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The Cougars boast five players who score in double figures, including Marcus Sasser, who is returning from a groin injury he suffered during the AAC Tournament. They defeated Auburn in the second round to advance to this game.
The Hurricanes had a player injured during the ACC Tournament, but Norchad Omier is back in action as well. He has tallied 31 points across the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Miami defeated Indiana in the second round to advance.
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The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for No. 1 Houston vs. No. 5 Miami in the NCAA Tournament Midwest Region semifinals. Follow below for complete results from the March Madness Sweet 16 game.
Houston vs. Miami score
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Houston vs. Miami live updates, highlights from 2023 March Madness
(All times Eastern)
7:01 p.m.: The starting lineups are live.
For the Cougars:
- Jamal Shead
- Marcus Sasser
- Tramon Mark
- Jarace Walker
- J’wan Roberts
HOUSTON STARTERS
G – 1️⃣ @Thejshead
G – 0️⃣ @m_sasser0
G – 1️⃣2️⃣ @realbuckets11
F – 2️⃣5️⃣ @JaraceW
F – 1️⃣3️⃣ @JWanRoberts13#ForTheCity x #GoCoogs pic.twitter.com/YEKAF5pqFh— Houston Men’s Hoops 🏀 🐾 (@UHCougarMBK) March 24, 2023
For the Canes:
- Isaiah Wong
- Jordan Miller
- Nigel Pack
- Wooga Poplar
- Norchad Omier
Our opening 5⃣ in the Sweet 1⃣6⃣.@zaywong21@Jordan_miller11@NorchadO@NijelPack24@PoplarNisine pic.twitter.com/Mccbz70Itr
— Canes Men’s Basketball (@CanesHoops) March 24, 2023
7:00 p.m.: Houston is the favorite to win this game. BetMGM has the spread sitting at -7.5 for the Cougars and the over/under at 137.5 total points.
6:56 p.m.: And jersey colors have been released. Miami will be wearing their signature dark green and Houston will be wearing white with red decal.
IT’S 🏀 GAME DAY in KANSAS CITY! 🐾
🏀 vs #16/15 (5) Miami (Fla.)
🕕 6:15 pm
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📊 MarchMadnessLive#ForTheCity x #GoCoogs pic.twitter.com/lyXuxteuDA— Houston Men’s Hoops 🏀 🐾 (@UHCougarMBK) March 24, 2023
GAMEDAY.
Sweet 16
(5) Miami 🆚 (1) Houston
7:15 PM ET on CBS pic.twitter.com/2WsG4ct2uc— Canes Men’s Basketball (@CanesHoops) March 24, 2023
6:55 p.m.: Hype videos have been shared.
We are from Texas…#ForTheCity x #GoCoogs pic.twitter.com/CMbC1grKOo
— Houston Men’s Hoops 🏀 🐾 (@UHCougarMBK) March 24, 2023
The story continues tonight.#MarchMadness x Miami pic.twitter.com/BwaXRoApZF
— Canes Men’s Basketball (@CanesHoops) March 24, 2023
6:50 p.m.: Both teams have arrived to the madness at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. The squads are locked in for this highly anticipated 1 vs. 5 matchup. Tickets to the Elite Eight are within arms reach.
📍 T-Mobile Center#ForTheCity x #GoCoogs pic.twitter.com/3vf7HUeNV5
— Houston Men’s Hoops 🏀 🐾 (@UHCougarMBK) March 24, 2023
We got some Canes over here 🙌 pic.twitter.com/wAtSqkT8zo
— Canes Men’s Basketball (@CanesHoops) March 24, 2023
6:45 p.m.: Miami posted a video of Sweet 16 merch they received from Adidas.
S/O to @adidasHoops for hooking it up with the Sweet 16 gear 🙌 pic.twitter.com/nD2Ctx1DkF
— Canes Men’s Basketball (@CanesHoops) March 24, 2023
What channel is Houston vs. Miami on today?
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: NCAA March Madness Live, Paramount+, Sling TV
Houston and Miami will be broadcast nationally on CBS. The game is also being live streamed through the NCAA March Madness app, Paramount+ and Sling TV.
Houston vs. Miami start time
- Date: Friday, March 24
- Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
The Sweet 16 game between Houston and Miami will tip off at 7:15 p.m. ET from T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo.
March Madness schedule 2023
Sweet 16
Thursday, March 23
Friday, March 24
Elite Eight
Saturday, March 25
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| (3) Kansas State vs. (9) FAU | 6:09 p.m. | TBS, Sling TV |
| (3) Gonzaga vs. (4) UConn | 8:49 p.m. | TBS, Sling TV |
Sunday, March 26
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 2 p.m. | CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | 4:55 p.m. | CBS |
Final Four
Saturday, April 1
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 6 p.m. | CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | 8:30 p.m. | CBS |
National championship
Monday, April 3
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 9 p.m. | CBS |