Houston Cougars Face Arizona Wildcats in Big 12 Tournament Final

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Mar. 14, 2026 at 3:52pm

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The No. 1 seed Arizona Wildcats (31-2, 16-2 Big 12) will take on the No. 2 Houston Cougars (28-5, 14-4 Big 12) in the Big 12 Tournament championship game on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET.

Why it matters

This matchup between two of the top teams in the country will determine the Big 12 champion and could have major implications for their seeding in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

The details

The Wildcats and Cougars have been two of the most dominant teams in college basketball this season. Arizona is led by a balanced scoring attack, while Houston relies on its stifling defense to win games. The winner of this contest will earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament and potentially secure a higher seed.

  • The game will tip off at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The players

Arizona Wildcats

The No. 1 seed in the Big 12 Tournament, the Arizona Wildcats have a 31-2 record on the season and are led by a balanced scoring attack.

Houston Cougars

The No. 2 seed in the Big 12 Tournament, the Houston Cougars have a 28-5 record on the season and are known for their stifling defense.

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What they’re saying

“This is going to be a great game between two of the best teams in the country. Both teams have had incredible seasons and I'm excited to see how it all plays out on the court.”

— Jim Nantz, CBS Sports Commentator (CBS Sports)

What’s next

The winner of this game will earn an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

This Big 12 Tournament championship game between the top-seeded Arizona Wildcats and second-seeded Houston Cougars promises to be an exciting matchup between two of the best teams in college basketball this season.