The Texas Longhorns find themselves in a tight spot after a tough loss to Georgia, falling 91-80 in Athens. While this defeat shouldn't push them back to the March Madness "bubble," it does mean there's little room for error as the NCAA Tournament looms.
Georgia took control early, leading 45-35 at halftime. But Texas showed resilience, rallying to tie the game at 67. This comeback was fueled by standout performances from Matas Vokietaitis, who poured in 22 points, Dailyn Swain with 21, and Jordan Pope adding 17.
However, Georgia responded with a decisive run sparked by a Justin Abson dunk, leading to a 10-2 surge. Jeremiah Wilkinson was a key factor off the bench, contributing 19 points, while Marcus Millender chipped in with 15 points and five assists.
The loss drops Texas to 17-10 overall and 8-6 in the SEC. Looking ahead, the Longhorns face a challenging schedule.
They return to the Moody Center to take on the No. 11 Florida Gators on Wednesday.
Following that, they hit the road for back-to-back games against rivals Texas A&M and No. 20 Arkansas, before wrapping up the regular season at home against the Oklahoma Sooners.
With three of these final four games posing significant challenges, Texas will need to dig deep and find a way to secure some crucial victories. The Longhorns have their work cut out for them, but with determination and focus, they can still make a strong case for the tournament.