Game of the Century

Date: January 20, 1968 • Location: Washington, United States

The Houston Cougars upset the UCLA Bruins in what became known as the "Game of the Century" (pictured), ending the Bruins' 47-game winning streak and establishing college basketball as a sports commodity on American television.

The Houston Cougars men's basketball team represents the University of Houston in Houston, Texas, in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. They compete as members of the Big 12 Conference. In addition to 27 NCAA tournament appearances, the Cougars have won 22 conference championships and have had three players and a coach elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.