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University of Houston players celebrate after beating Rutgers to advance to the Sweet 16. Photo by Getty.

Gear up for UH's Sweet 16 game

Dear readers,

The University of Houston is in the Sweet 16 this weekend, going for their first Final Four trip since the Phi Slama Jama era of the 1980s.

The Chronicle's Joseph Duarte and Brian T. Smith are on site in the NCAA's "bubble" in Indianapolis to bring you all the stories.

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Previewing the game

From players to watch to key storylines, here is everything you need to know about Houston's Sweet 16 matchup with Syracuse. Tip is at 8:55 p.m. CT Saturday, and the game will be televised on TBS.

More coverage:

UH stands tall in a Midwest Region filled with upsets.
Rebounding has played a vital role in the Cougars' success, columnist Brian T. Smith writes.
The Cougars know they won't advance if they don't play quality defense, columnist Jerome Solomon writes.
UH guard DeJon Jarreau says his hip "feels fine" and doesn't expect any limitations in Saturday's game.
A crash course in practice paid off for UH's Tramon Mark, who tipped in what proved to be the winning points against Rutgers.
UH center Kiyron Powell is feeling comfortable playing in his home state of Indiana.
Listen: We break down the Cougars' matchup against Syracuse and life in the NCAA Tournament "bubble" on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast.

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