Tramon Mark's latest game-winner saves Texas from meltdown vs. NC State in First Four

Texas denied NC State's last-second attempt to get a shot off and escaped with the nail-biting win. When Mark was asked by sideline reporter Jenny Dell how he is able to be so clutch in the biggest moments, he said, "It's just routine for me really."

It is hard to deny that confidence after seeing Mark step up in a clutch situation once again. For Texas, it was fortunate that he was on its team considering the mistakes and poor shooting performance throughout the game.

Texas dominated on the glass, 45-33, but scoring droughts and an inability to close out what was once a 10-point lead showed why the Longhorns had to win their First Four game just to have a chance at the Round of 64.

While it was a sloppy game, Texas found a way to survive and will now set its sights on the Cougars. BYU is not exactly entering the Big Dance with a lot of momentum, either, with four losses in its last seven games. It is also without sharpshooter Richie Saunders, who suffered a season-ending torn right ACL in February.

Despite the short rest, Texas could play spoiler in that meeting on Thursday. It tried everything it could to give the game away to NC State, but with some March magic from Mark — someone who has proved to have a knack for the big moments — the Longhorns will get another chance to keep dancing.