"Jamal Shead's Absence Proves Costly as Houston Falls to Duke"

The Houston Cougars lost 54-51 to the Duke Blue Devils in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, with guard Jamal Shead, their "heart and soul," sidelined due to a badly sprained ankle. Despite a valiant effort, the Cougars couldn't overcome Shead's absence, as head coach Kelvin Sampson lamented the loss of their top player, emphasizing Shead's leadership and impact on the team. Duke capitalized on the opportunity, while Houston's bid for a national title came to an end.