Texas Longhorns Upset No. 14 Texas A&M in Double OT to Boost NCAA Hopes
The Longhorns' 94-89 victory in the SEC Tournament strengthens their case for an NCAA Tournament bid.
- Texas, seeded 13th in the SEC Tournament, defeated 5th-seeded Texas A&M in a thrilling double-overtime game, improving their record to 19-14.
- Tre Johnson led Texas with 20 points, including a decisive three-pointer in the second overtime, while four other Longhorns scored in double digits.
- Texas A&M's Wade Taylor IV scored 29 points and broke the SEC's career tournament scoring record but missed key shots late in the game.
- The Longhorns' win, their seventh Quad 1 victory of the season, moves them into the 'Last Four In' category for NCAA Tournament projections, according to analysts.
- Texas advances to face No. 8 Tennessee in the SEC quarterfinals, offering another opportunity to solidify their NCAA Tournament resume.