Tonight’s college basketball slate features the No.5 ranked Houston Cougars taking on the Arizona State Sun Devils, a team on a five-game skid that desperately needs a win.

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Its Tuesday, February 18, and the No. 5 Houston Cougars (21-4, 13-1) are in Tempe to take on Arizona State (12-13, 3-11) in a Big 12 conference showdown.

The Arizona State Sun Devils (12-13, 3-11 Big 12) hope to stop a six-game home losing streak when they host the Houston Cougars (21-4, 13-1 Big 12) on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET.