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Texas Longhorns Star Makes Bold Claim After Win Over Gonzaga

One of the stars of the Texas Longhorns’ March Madness run has been center Matas Vokietaitis. The Lithuanian big man was one of the team’s most important players during the regular season, and he has not taken a step back in the NCAA Tournament.

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No. 2 Texas Baseball Holds Off Late Auburn Rally to Even Series

Consider it another reminder that SEC baseball has indeed arrived. And nothing — not even a six-run lead — is safe. Especially not with a bullpen playing like Texas’ right now. No.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / March 22

How It Happened: No. 5 Auburn Walks off No. 2 Texas on Friday

Since the start of Southeastern Conference play, Friday nights have not been the easiest for the No. 2 Texas Longhorns. Texas collapsed in the game’s final inning, allowing a pair of doubles, a walk, and a three-RBI single to clear the bases.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / March 22

The Good, Bad, and Ugly in Texas Longhorns Upset Win vs Gonzaga

The No. 10-seed Texas Longhorns are officially headed to the Sweet 16. Yes, you read that correctly. On Saturday night, head coach Sean Miller and the Longhorns upset the Gonzaga Bulldogs to advance to the third round of the NCAA Tournament with an 84-78 win.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 21

Will Gonzaga ever break through in men's NCAA Tournament?

There is a very fine line between good and great in sports. The Gonzaga Bulldogs keep finding themselves on the wrong side of that line. It happened again with their 2025-26 season, which came to an end on Saturday with a 74-68 loss to Texas.

Michigan State HC Tom Izzo adds to March lore with 17th Sweet 16 appearance

North Carolina appears ready to make massive Hubert Davis move

Another Cinderella stumbles as No. 1 Michigan blows out No. 9 St. Louis in round of 32

Sean Miller dropped an incredible line about AJ Dybantsa during Texas-BYU game

The 'NCAA men's First Four teams' quiz

Sean Miller News / Texas Longhorns on SI / March 21

This Sean Miller Stat Should Give Texas Longhorns Hope vs. Gonzaga

At the beginning of the week, we weren't really sure if the Texas Longhorns men's basketball team would be part of the 64 teams fighting for a national championship, and now they're deep in the heart of battle, looking to bring the Texas state capital their first collegiate championship on the hardwood.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / March 21

A Surprise Decision May Have Saved Texas’ Season

During their first season under head coach Seran Miller, the Texas Longhorns reached the NCAA Tournament and fought through the First Four to have a chance at a run through The Big Dance.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / March 21

Texas Longhorns Softball Sets New Program Record After Run-Rule Win vs. Baylor

The Texas Longhorns are no strangers to making or rewriting history, as the Longhorns softball program rewrites another chapter of its history on Friday night.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / March 21

Texas Longhorns Have Avoided the “Plague” — And in Doing So, Advance to Round of 32

There are two errors that plagued the Texas Longhorns throughout the majority of the regular season: Underwhelming defensive performances and overwhelming mistakes that caused whistles to blow, and not in Texas’ favor.

College Basketball News / Texas Longhorns on SI / March 21

5 Things Texas Fans Need to Know About Gonzaga

The Texas Longhorns are hot, and they are proving why they deserved a spot in The Big Dance. With a win over NC State in the First Four and an upset of BYU in the Round of 64, Texas is putting the NCAA Tournament on notice.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / March 20

No. 2 Texas Drops Ninth-Inning Heartbreaker to No. 4 Auburn

For eight innings, No. 2 Texas looked more than capable of stealing a road win against one of the nation’s top teams. Then the wheels started falling off. A ninth-inning defensive miscue and a bullpen breakdown spoiled a strong all-around effort, as No.

Texas Longhorns News / College Football News / March 20

Texas vs Gonzaga Prediction and Preview: NCAA Tournament Second Round

Texas made it through the First Four against NC State, survived AJ Dybantsa and BYU, and now it’s a win away from getting past the first weekend for just the second time since 2014.

College Basketball (W) News / Texas Longhorns on SI / March 20

Texas Longhorns Blow Out Missouri State in First Round of NCAA Tournament

Every No. 16 seed enters the first round of the NCAA Tournament with the bold hope of exposing some previously unrevealed weakness in its No. 1 seeded opponent. Unfortunately for the Missouri State Bears women’s basketball team, hope dies quickly against teams with as much strength and speed as the Texas Longhorns possess.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / March 20

Sean Miller May Have Just Helped Increase Texas' NIL Budget

The Texas Longhorns are turning a corner at the right time in March Madness. But from a larger point of view, head coach Sean Miller could also be giving the program a major boost for the future at the exact same time.

Why Texas Will Upset Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament

The Texas Longhorns are among the most popular storylines in the NCAA Tournament. They have continued their run, and after a first-round upset over the BYU Cougars, will move on to face the top-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / March 20

The Texas Longhorns Just Ruined Everyone's March Madness Brackets

The Texas Longhorns have consistently found themselves in the NCAA Tournament over the years, but the program typically isn't seen as an underdog, particularly as a double-digit seed.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / March 20

The Texas Longhorns' Next March Madness Opponent is Officially Set

Sean Miller's first NCAA Tournament game as head coach of the Texas Longhorns was nothing short of a success as they knocked off the No. 6-seeded BYU Cougars 79-71 Thursday night.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / March 20

Why the Texas Longhorns Should Not Overlook Missouri State

The NCAA tournament is finally here, and the Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team looks to use its first SEC Tournament championship win in program history to create momentum in this next phase.

Texas Longhorns News / Athlon Sports / March 20

BYU's AJ Dybantsa Hints at NBA Future After NCAA Tournament Loss Against the Texas Longhorns

All eyes were on BYU Cougars superstar AJ Dybantsa in the first-round matchup against the Texas Longhorns on Thursday night. He dominated the game for BYU by scoring 35 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and recorded one assist.

Texas Longhorns News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19

Sean Miller dropped an incredible line about AJ Dybantsa during Texas-BYU game

AJ Dybantsa left even the opposing head coach in awe during Thursday’s NCAA Tournament game. Dybantsa and No. 6 seed BYU Cougars lost in the Round of 64 to the No.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 19

AJ Dybantsa's massive game can't save No. 6 BYU from upset loss

Only one freshman in history scored more points in their first NCAA Tournament game than AJ Dybantsa did Thursday. It wasn't enough to keep No. 6 BYU from losing.

Jon Scheyer has surprising stance after Duke's showing vs. Siena in NCAA Tournament

No. 11 Texas proves too tall an order for vanquished No. 6 BYU

No. 12 seed High Point delivers first upset of 2026 March Madness with win over No. 5 seed Wisconsin

Nebraska makes program history in first round of 2026 men's NCAA Tournament

Texas Longhorns News / Softball On SI / March 19

Texas Longhorns Jump to No. 1 Spot in Softball America’s SEC Power Rankings

The second week of Southeastern Conference play handed two teams their first overall loss of the season, while three teams remain undefeated when facing conference foes. Softball America released updated SEC power rankings on Thursday, ahead of Week 7, revealing just how close the competition is.

Texas Longhorns News / EasySportz / March 19

Texas vs. BYU — Round of 64 March Madness Preview

PORTLAND, Ore. — Sixth‑seed BYU and 11th‑seed Texas collide Thursday in the West Region’s first round at the Moda Center, setting up a classic contrast in styles and storylines.

Tramon Mark News / Larry Brown Sports / March 18

Texas coach goes off on assistant who stormed the court too early

Texas head coach Sean Miller was livid at one of his assistant coaches for nearly costing the Longhorns in the final seconds of their First Four matchup against NC State.