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The top-seeded Cougars were outplayed by the Hurricanes and fell two wins short of...

Hard reality that couldn’t be changed: The University of Houston wasn’t good enough during a year when the Final Four is in Houston.

It wasn't supposed to end like this, this early. But now it's over and the 2022-23 Coogs weren't tough enough when it mattered the most.Miami’s full-court speed, inside power and outside range were viewed as pregame advantages. Before the Midwest Region’s top seed took the court, one of ESPN’s biggest basketball names predicted that the Hurricanes would down the Cougars.The Coogs struggled to create an advantage against No.

"Who's going to the Elite Eight?” an announcer called out with an echoing voice. “Is it Houston? Is it Miami?"Sampson’s only focus was on the next 40 on the hardwood and his team’s 34th win. UH’s defense was in all-or-none form at the start. Miami initially struggled to find offensive openings. Then the windows arrived and Sampson quickly called out his team, specifically point guard Jamal Shead. The Hurricanes began 5-of-10 from the floor, while the Coogs’ offense was either Tramon Mark or nothing.

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