Houston becomes last No. 1 seed eliminated from March Madness after loss to Miami

Houston became the final No. 1 seed to fall in March Madness 2023.

The Cougars made history in the process.

And not the kind they envisioned entering the NCAA Tournament.


Nijel Pack reacts during the second half.
Nijel Pack reacts during the second half.
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Marcus Sasser reacts during the first half.
Marcus Sasser reacts during the first half.
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No. 5-seeded Miami eliminated Houston Friday evening with a 89-75 win at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. to advance to the Elite Eight.

The Hurricanes will face the winner of No. 2-seeded Texas’ clash with No. 3-seeded Xavier on Sunday.


Houston coach Kelvin Sampson reacts during the second half.
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson reacts during the second half.
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Nijel Pack shoots during Miami's win over Houston on March 24.
Nijel Pack shoots during Miami’s win over Houston on March 24.
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Houston’s loss means there will be no No. 1 seeds in the Elite Eight — the first time that has ever happened in the NCAA Tournament.

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