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Texas Longhorns Outlast BYU in NCAA Tournament Thriller

3/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On March 19, 2026, the Texas Longhorns defeated the BYU Cougars 79-71 in the NCAA Tournament first round.
BYU guard AJ Dybantsa scored 35 points.
Texas center Matas Vokietaitis contributed 23 points and 16 rebounds.
BYU shot 43% from the field.
Texas will face Gonzaga or Kennesaw State in the next round.

History

Historical Context

The 1985 NCAA Tournament was historic as it introduced a 64-team format, culminating in Villanova's shocking victory over Georgetown on April 1, 1985. Coached by Rollie Massimino, the eighth-seeded Wildcats achieved a remarkable 78.6% shooting performance, marking them as the lowest-seeded team to win the championship. This upset reshaped college basketball, enhancing the tournament's unpredictability and excitement.

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Story summary

On March 19, 2026, the Texas Longhorns defeated the BYU Cougars 79-71 in the NCAA Tournament first round.
BYU guard AJ Dybantsa scored 35 points.
Texas center Matas Vokietaitis contributed 23 points and 16 rebounds.
BYU shot 43% from the field.
Texas will face Gonzaga or Kennesaw State in the next round.

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