UH-Tulane rundown: AAC quarterfinals

UH guard Marcus Sasser, who hit eight 3-pointers in the team’s first meeting against Tulane on Jan. 9, shoots a long-distance shot against Memphis last Sunday at Fertitta Center. | Andy Yanez/The CougarThe Houston men’s basketball team will begin its run in the American Athletic Conference Tournament when it takes on Tulane in the quarterfinals Friday evening.

The Cougars (21-3, 14-3 AAC) are coming off a thrilling regular-season finale against Memphis, which ended with a Hail Mary 3-pointer from almost the half-court line by freshman guard Tramon Mark.

With the win, UH was able to secure the No. 2 seed in the AAC Tournament.

A look at the Green Wave

Tulane (10-12, 4-12 AAC) defeated Tulsa,…