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Texas Longhorns Men's Basketball Earns NCAA Tournament Spot

3/16/2025

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Longhorns Enter Tournament

The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team, boasting a 19-15 record, has clinched a No. 11 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. They’re set to battle Xavier in the First Four on March 19 at 9:10 p.m. in Dayton, Ohio. A victory will propel them to face No. 6 seed Illinois on March 21 in Milwaukee.

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NCAA Tournament Unveiled

Get ready for the excitement of the 2025 NCAA Tournament! Selection Sunday kicks off on March 16, unveiling the men's bracket at 6 p.m. ET and the women's at 8 p.m. ET. With 68 teams vying for glory, the First Four games will take place in Dayton, Ohio, on March 18-19, culminating in the championship showdown on April 7 in San Antonio, Texas.

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Historical Context

The Texas Longhorns, seeded No. 11 in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, echo the tournament's rich history since its 1939 inception. The tournament expanded from 8 to 68 teams, showcasing dramatic upsets, like the 1985 Villanova's victory as an 8-seed, proving anything can happen in March Madness.

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Longhorns Enter Tournament

The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team, boasting a 19-15 record, has clinched a No. 11 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. They’re set to battle Xavier in the First Four on March 19 at 9:10 p.m. in Dayton, Ohio. A victory will propel them to face No. 6 seed Illinois on March 21 in Milwaukee.

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