SportsLine's model just revealed its NCAA Basketball picks for Houston Cougars vs. BYU Cougars on Friday in the 2025 Big 12 Tournament semifinals

The No. 1 seed Houston Cougars (28-4, 19-1 Big 12) play the No. 4 seed BYU Cougars (24-8, 14-6 Big 12) in the Big 12 Tournament Friday at T-Mobile Center, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Tune in

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Another unforgettable battle between BYU and Iowa State. The Cougars conquered the Cyclones 96-92 Thursday in Kansas City, advancing to the Big 12 tournament semifinals. BYU has now won nine consecutive games and moves to 24-8 on the season.

The Cougars outlasted the Cyclones 96-92 in a wild Big 12 Tournament quarterfinal contest Thursday and will advance to a semifinal game against Houston or Colorado on Friday. Earlier, BYU survived an overtime battle in Ames. The victories have been part of the Cougars’ nine-game winning streak.

Iowa State men's basketball was short-handed but battled in a Big 12 Tournament loss to BYU. Here are three takeaways from the Cyclones' game.