The first two spots in the 2021 Final Four belong to Texas schools that haven’t made it to college basketball’s premier stage in 71 and 37 years, respectively. Baylor claimed the South Region, while Houston took the Midwest Region on Monday night in Indianapolis.
Leading by as many as 18 points early in the first half, #1 seed Baylor never looked back, not allowing Arkansas back within a basket after the first minute of the game. Baylor went on to win 81-72.
Highlight: Mark Vital's follow slam to put Baylor ahead 74-61 late in the second half was the ❗️ on the night in Indianapolis.
🗣️: Ryan Radtke#SicEm 🐻🐻🐻 pic.twitter.com/VQ2BxOIcKt
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Final Call: Baylor is headed to the #FinalFour for the first time in 7⃣1⃣ years❗️
The Bears knocked off Arkansas 81-72 in Indianapolis.
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In the opening game of the Elite Eight, Houston raced out to a 17-point halftime lead over Oregon State before hanging on to win 67-61 and making the Final Four for the first time in nearly 40 years.
"HOUSTON IS BACK" 🐾
Final Call: For the first time since 1984, @UHCougarMBK is headed to the #FinalFour
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🐾 Houston punches the first ticket to the Men's #FinalFour
Quentin Grimes broke a 55-55 tie late in the second half with this three as @UHCougarMBK picked up a 67-61 win over Oregon State
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