After an ugly win against Michigan on Thursday, No. 2 Villanova now turns its attention to a quietly threatening team in the 2022 NCAA Tournament. The Houston Cougars are coming off a 12-point win against No. 1 Arizona, but life isn’t going to get any easier. Houston forced the Wildcats to commit 14 turnovers in the 72-60 win, ultimately pulling off the Sweet 16 upset.
Villanova, meanwhile, defeated Michigan 63-55 behind a 22-point performance from Jermaine Samuels and 12-point showing from Collin Gillespie. Despite some scoring droughts from Villanova, staunch defense and opportune shots when the Wolverines drew close were more than enough to preserve the lead.
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Houston enters this game as a slight favorite against Villanova, with the two teams clearly being evenly matched. Jamal Shead and Kyler Edwards both had big games against Arizona, and they stack up well against the veteran Villanova backcourt.
Houston is seeking its second straight Final Four appearance, and this is Kelvin Sampson’s third straight tournament making it to at least the Sweet 16. Sampson is building a very strong program at Houston, and a second straight Final Four appearance would only solidify that status. Villanova’s Jay Wright is no stranger to this stage. The Wildcats won a national championship in 2018, and this already marks their deepest run since.
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What channel is Villanova vs. Houston on today?
- TV Channel: TBS
- Live Stream: Sling TV, NCAA March Madness Live
Brian Anderson and Jim Jackson will be on the call for Villanova vs. Houston, with Allie LaForce on the court providing in-game reporting.
Villanova vs. Houston start time
- Date: Saturday, March 26
- Time: 6:09 p.m. ET
Villanova and Houston will tip off at 6:09 p.m. ET on Saturday at the AT&T Center in San Antonio.
March Madness schedule 2022
Elite Eight
Saturday, March 26
| Game | Time | TV |
| No. 2 Villanova vs. No. 5 Houston | 6:09 p.m. | TBS, Sling TV |
| No. 4 Arkansas vs. No. 2 Duke | 8:49 p.m. | TBS, Sling TV |
Sunday, March 27
| Game | Time | TV |
| TBD vs. TBD | 2 p.m. | CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | CBS |
Final Four
Saturday, April 2
National championship
Monday, April 4
| Game | Time | TV |
| TBD vs. TBD | 9 p.m. | TBS, Sling TV |
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