Syracuse And Houston Are Matching Up In The Sweet Sixteen In Indianapolis

Syracuse out of the Atlantic Coast Conference and Houston out of the American Athletic Conference are matching up tonight!

Where?

In the Sweet Sixteen in Indianapolis Indiana!

Why?

Because Syracuse who is an eleventh seed in the Midwest Region and a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference topped West Virginia who was a three seed in the Midwest Region and a member of Big Twelve Conference by a score of 75-72 to advance to the sweet sixteen in Indianapolis.

When?

On Saturday March 21, 2021!

Why?

With the game tied, 56-56 with 7:17 left, the Orange went on a 14-3 run keyed by five points from Boeheim and another four from Marek Dolezaj. The Orange did not trail again although West Virginia battled to the end.

Two free throws by Buddy Boeheim with 21 ticks left pushed Syracuse ahead, 74-68. Two buckets by West Virginia had the margin at 74-72 and Boeheim at the line against with two seconds on the clock. Boeheim made the first, missed the second, and Syracuse held on.”according to an article on cuse.com”

While Houston who is a two seed in the Midwest Region topped Rutgers by a score of 63-60 to advance to the Sweet Sixteen!

When?

Sunday March 21, 2021!

Where?

Indianapolis Indiana!

How?

Houston got a clutch three-point play from freshman Tramon Mark with 24 seconds left, then watched as Ron Harper Jr.'s tying 3-point try bounce off the rim at the buzzer to escape with a 63-60 victory and earn another trip to the Sweet 16. “according to an article on uhcougars.com”

Tip off is set for 9:55pm from Hinkle Fieldhouse that is home to the Butler Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams!

The game is going to be televised on TBS!