Houston

Jim Boeheim previewed that there may be several transfers announced in the next few weeks as the offseason begins.

The second-seeded Houston Cougars lived up to their reputation as one of the best defensive teams in the nation.

DeJon Jarreau’s steal and thunderous slam with 3:09 left put the Cougars up 58-43, and an exclamation point on their ticket to the Elite 8.

Syracuse will find a way to hang on, and eliminate Houston, 77-71, and keep its own Cinderella season alive.