Kentucky survived a late Houston rally to advance to the Elite Eight with a 62-58 win over the Cougars.
The Wildcats (30-6) were in trouble late but Tyler Herro drained a three-pointer and some clutch free throws to get the win:
Good Lord!
PJ Washington rejection leads to a monstrous 3 pointer by Tyler Herro.
Mercy. pic.twitter.com/K5Z43560n1
— Not Scott Charlton (@Scott_Charlton2) March 30, 2019
Herro led the Wildcats with 19 points. P.J. Washington, who was officially listed as a game-time decision, came off the bench to score 16.
Armoni Brooks led Houston (33-4) with 20 points.
Kentucky will battle Auburn Sunday at 2:20 p.m. ET for a spot in the Final Four.
