Trending Now - Texas Advances to Sweet 16 After Defeating Gonzaga
WHO:
Sean Miller, head coach of the Texas men's basketball team
Jordan Pope, guard for Texas
Camden Heide, forward for Texas
Matas Vokietaitis, center for Texas
AJ Dybantsa, freshman for Texas
No. 11 Texas men's basketball team
No. 3 Gonzaga men's basketball team
WHAT:
Texas earned their 11th NCAA Tournament victory as a double-digit seed, the most by any program since seeding began in 1979.
Sean Miller improved to 9-1 in second-round games, the best mark by any coach since the tournament expanded to 32 teams in 1975.
Jordan Pope scored 17 points despite rolling his ankle midway through the second half.
Texas previously defeated sixth-seeded BYU in the first round.
Texas defeated Gonzaga with a score of 74-68
Texas advanced to the Sweet 16 in the 2026 NCAA Tournament
WHERE:
The game took place during the 2026 NCAA basketball tournament
WHEN:
The matchup occurred in March 2026
WHY:
The victory allowed Texas to progress further in the NCAA tournament
HOW:
Jordan Pope made a three-pointer from the top of the key with 2:31 remaining to push Texas ahead 69-64.
Camden Heide added a corner three and Matas Vokietaitis converted a transition layup in the closing seconds to seal the outcome.
Texas won the game by outscoring Gonzaga in the second round of the tournament
(UPDATED March 22, 2026 19:12 UTC)
Texas men's basketball team celebrated a historic milestone by securing their 11th NCAA Tournament victory as a double-digit seed, the most by any program since seeding began in 1979. Head coach Sean Miller improved his record to 9-1 in second-round games, while Jordan Pope led the team with 17 points, even after rolling his ankle midway through the second half. In the final moments, Pope hit a crucial three-pointer to give Texas a 69-64 lead, followed by Camden Heide's corner three and Matas Vokietaitis' transition layup to seal the win.
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(UPDATED March 22, 2026 17:16 UTC)
In a thrilling matchup during the 2026 NCAA Tournament, the No. 11 Texas men's basketball team defeated the No. 3 Gonzaga team with a score of 74 to 68. This victory propels Texas into the Sweet 16, marking a significant advancement in their tournament journey. The game showcased Texas's strong performance, particularly in the second half, allowing them to outscore Gonzaga and secure the win.