Overview
- Madison Booker led Texas with 26 points, earning MVP honors as the Longhorns dominated Iowa State 70-53.
- Texas's win avenges last year's championship game loss to Iowa State and strengthens their case for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
- Audi Crooks scored 25 points for Iowa State, but the team struggled with turnovers and a lack of support from other players.
- Portland upset No. 14 Gonzaga in the West Coast Conference Tournament, and No. 21 UNLV advanced to the Mountain West Conference Tournament championship.
- The NCAA Tournament field will be announced on Sunday, with Texas, Iowa State, and other Big 12 teams awaiting their placement.