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"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.

sports1 year ago

"Duke's Sweet 16 Victory Marred by Houston Guard Jamal Shead's Injury"

Duke basketball secured a Sweet 16 win against Houston, but the game was marred by an injury to Houston guard Jamal Shead, who suffered a badly sprained ankle and was unable to return to the game. Despite his absence, Duke players showed sportsmanship by congratulating Shead on his season after the game. Duke will now face ACC rival NC State in the Elite Eight.

sports1 year ago

"Jamal Shead's Injury Leads to Houston's Sweet 16 Loss to Duke in NCAA Tournament"

Houston's top-seeded basketball team lost to Duke in the Sweet 16 after star player Jamal Shead suffered an ankle injury and was unable to return to the game. Head coach Kelvin Sampson expressed the team's heavy reliance on Shead and lamented the impact of his absence on the game's outcome. Despite a close score, Houston failed to advance to the Elite Eight, ending their hopes of reaching the Final Four for the second consecutive year as a No. 1 seed.

sports1 year ago

Houston's Jamal Shead Injured in Loss to Duke

Houston Cougars' star guard Jamal Shead suffered a badly sprained right ankle in the first half of the Sweet 16 game against Duke, with X-rays coming back negative. Despite attempting to return with his ankle retaped, Shead was unable to continue playing and watched from the bench as Houston lost 54-51. Shead, the Big 12 player of the year and a first-team All-American, played 13 minutes and scored two points before the injury.

sports1 year ago

"Duke Advances to Elite Eight After Defeating Houston, Set to Face NC State"

Duke defeated top-ranked Houston in the Sweet 16 after Houston's star player Jamal Shead suffered a severe ankle sprain and couldn't return to the game. This marked Duke's first NCAA tournament win over a higher seed in 30 years. Despite a strong start by Houston, Duke chipped away at the lead and held on for a 54-51 victory. Duke's Paolo Banchero led with 16 points and nine rebounds. The win sets up an all-ACC Elite Eight matchup between Duke and NC State.

sports1 year ago

Houston's Jamal Shead Injures Ankle During Sweet 16 Matchup vs. Duke

Houston basketball standout Jamal Shead suffered a severely sprained ankle during the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game against Duke, leaving the court with the help of trainers and heading to the locker room for evaluation. X-rays were negative, and his ankle was retaped tightly with the possibility of returning in the second half, although he was seen exiting the locker room on a scooter during halftime. Shead's status for the remainder of the game remains uncertain as Houston trails Duke 23-22 at halftime.

sports1 year ago

"Jamal Shead's Buzzer-Beater Secures No. 1 Houston's 87-85 Victory Over Oklahoma"

No. 1 Houston narrowly defeated Oklahoma 87-85 with a last-second shot from Jamal Shead, extending their winning streak to seven games and maintaining a one-game lead in the Big 12. Despite blowing a 15-point lead in the second half, Houston secured the win with Shead's clutch play. L.J. Cryer led Houston with 23 points, while Sam Goodwin led the Sooners with 17 points.