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Texas Longhorns Prepare Tight Defense for Purdue Challenge

3/25/2026

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Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller focuses on tightening defense for the Sweet 16 against Purdue.
Texas has reduced tournament points allowed to just over 68 per game.
Purdue guards Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer pose a major challenge, as Smith leads the nation in assists.
Texas has benefited from opponents' injuries, notably BYU and Gonzaga.
The matchup will test Texas's ability to defend Purdue's efficient arc offense.

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Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller focuses on tightening defense for the Sweet 16 against Purdue.
Texas has reduced tournament points allowed to just over 68 per game.
Purdue guards Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer pose a major challenge, as Smith leads the nation in assists.
Texas has benefited from opponents' injuries, notably BYU and Gonzaga.
The matchup will test Texas's ability to defend Purdue's efficient arc offense.