Texas Stuns NC State, Secures Spot in NCAA Tournament Showdown

Texas secures a thrilling victory against NC State, setting the stage for their NCAA Tournament showdown with BYU.

Texas is making waves in the NCAA Tournament after a thrilling victory against North Carolina State in the "First Four" matchup. The Longhorns secured a nail-biting 68-66 win over the Wolfpack in Dayton, Ohio, setting the stage for their tournament journey.

The game was a classic showdown, with Texas guard Tramon Mark delivering the clutch moment. His fadeaway jumper, just inside the arc, broke a 66-66 tie with only 1.1 seconds on the clock, sealing the victory for the Longhorns. It was the kind of play that makes March Madness so captivating.

Now, Texas is gearing up to face the BYU Cougars in the first round of the tournament. The action is set to unfold at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, with tipoff at 6:25 p.m.

Central time on Thursday. Fans can catch all the excitement live on TBS.

This matchup promises to be another intense battle as Texas looks to continue its journey in the tournament. With momentum on their side, the Longhorns are ready to take on the challenges ahead.