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Pain Index: Whose 2025 NCAA tournament loss hurt most?
20h · Kevin PulsiferSome losses are understandable; others will haunt us forever.
…final 4:30 and found themselves down three with the ball at the game's end. But Khalif Battle's shot was blocked, and Gonzaga's nine-season streak of Sweet 16s is now…
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The Spokesman Review
Gonzaga's press, smooth second-half offense made Houston work to final buzzer
Mar 23 · Jim MeehanThis article may be behind a paywall
$<p><p>WICHITA, Kan. – Houston had a problem.
…trouble. We were flying around and got a couple turnovers. Shout out to ‘KB’ (Khalif Battle), Emmanuel (Innocenti) and Graham. We all fought hard at the end.” The Cougars…
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For The Win
Kelvin Sampson consoling a tearful Gonzaga's Khalif Battle is the classiest
Mar 23 · Charles CurtisThe March Madness game ended with Houston beating Gonzaga, and Kelvin Sampson consoled an opponent.
…like this -- the kind of sportsmanship that keeps things classy. Gonzaga's Khalif Battle was in tears after the Bulldogs fell just short against No. 1 seed Houston in…
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Busting Brackets
Houston HC Kelvin Sampson shows a moment of kindness after beating Gonzaga
Mar 23 · Sam FarissThe Houston Cougars defeated the Gonzaga Bulldogs in a nail-biter to advance to the Sweet 16.
…sports are more than just a game. Houston HC Kelvin Sampson consoled Gonzaga's Khalif Battle after the Zags' close loss ❤ #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/jKhson0qTS— NCAA…
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The Slipper Still Fits
Gonzaga’s Sweet Sixteen Streak in NCAA Tournament Comes to End Against Houston, 81-76
Mar 23 · macsmith0620A rollercoaster of a season, but the Zags still gave us a whole lot to be proud of against the Cougars.
…5–5 from the line. He was the reason the Bulldogs roared back in the second. Khalif Battle played 39 minutes, led the team in rebounds (6), scored 17 points, and played…
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Top-Seed Houston Holds Off Gonzaga in Second Round
Mar 23 · Gonzaga University AthleticsWICHITA, Kan. (AP) – LJ Cryer matched a career high with 30 points, including two free throws with 14.2 seconds left, and No. 1 seed Houston held on to beat eighth-seeded Gonzaga 81-76 on Saturday night to reach the Sweet 16 for the sixth straight NCAA Tournament.
…of it wound up coming at the foul line. And when Uzan turned the ball over and Khalif Battle made two free throws of his own, the Bulldogs had pulled to 77-76 with 21…
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Larry Brown Sports
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson made classy move after beating Gonzaga
Mar 23 · Renzo Pocholo SalaoHouston men’s basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson was all class Saturday after his team beat Gonzaga.
…was swallowed up by Houston’s defense and failed to get a proper shot off. khalif battle; gonzaga vs houston; #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/tWJ0FyruGr— ◇ (@H00DH3R0)…
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Sports Illustrated
Kelvin Sampson Consoles Emotional Gonzaga Player After Houston's Tight Win
Mar 23 · Tom DierbergerThis is what it's all about.
…s lead for the entire second half—were within three points. And redshirt senior Khalif Battle had a chance to tie the game. Battle took a handoff pass from teammate Graham…
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The Cougar
Houston advances to sixth-straight Sweet Sixteen with victory over Gonzaga
Mar 23 · Ashton GrissomSix. straight. Sweet 16’s. The longest active streak in the nation now belongs to the top-seeded Houston men’s basketball, after it defeated No. 8 seed Gonzaga 81-76 on Saturday in […] -- "" was originally posted on.
…some difficulty. The Bulldogs forced two Houston turnovers and senior guard Khalif Battle brought them within one point by sinking two free throws with 21 seconds left…
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Houston ends Gonzaga’s Sweet 16 streak in NCAA men’s tournament
Mar 23 · Jim MeehanGonzaga nearly pulled off a frantic comeback in the closing minutes before top-seeded Houston hung on 81-76 to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.
…it got really interesting as Ike hit two free throws, GU forced a turnover and Khalif Battle made two free throws, cutting the deficit to 77-76. LJ Cryer’s two free throws…
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Gonzaga's late rally comes up short in 81-76 loss to No. 1-seeded Houston
Mar 23 · Jim MeehanThis article may be behind a paywall
$<p><p>WICHITA, Kan. – There was no ideal start Saturday for Gonzaga, two days after racing in front of Georgia 27-3 and rolling to an NCAA Tournament first-round win.
…. Ike made a pair of free throws, GU’s pressure defense forced a turnover and Khalif Battle added two free throws to cut Houston’s lead to 77-76. Houston guard LJ Cryer,…
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Houston Cougars
#2/2 (1) Cougars Hold off (8) Gonzaga, Advance to Sweet 16 - University of Houston Athletics
Mar 23Graduate guard LJ Cryer matched a career high with 30 points, including two free throws with 14.2 seconds left, and the No. 1 seed University of Houston Men'.
…, most of it coming at the foul line. And when Uzan turned the ball over and Khalif Battle made two free throws of his own, the Bulldogs had pulled to 77-76 with 21…
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Go Coogs
Film study: Taking a deep dive into the Gonzaga Bulldogs
Mar 22 · Jayme HollingsworthIn their infinite wisdom, the NCAA Selection Committee somehow seeded Gonzaga on the eight-line despite being in the top 10 in most metrics (including the NET, where they were eighth).
…throws his head back to draw a foul. UH has to give him a little space. *#99 – Khalif Battle – 6’5′′ – GR – Guard – (Butler/Temple/Arkansas) – 13ppg, 4rpg. World Traveler!…
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Sporting News
What channel is Houston vs. Gonzaga on today? Time, TV schedule to watch 2025 March Madness Round 2 game
Mar 22 · Daniel YanofskyHere is a complete guide to watching Houston vs. Gonzaga, including the start time, TV schedule and live stream information for the 2025 NCAA Tournament game.
…time since 2012, Gonzaga won this year's WCC Tournament. Against No. 9 Georgia, Khalif Battle scored 24 points, and Braden Huff and Nolan Hickman both scored 18. During the…
