Xavier and Texas Face Off Tonight in NCAA Tournament's First Four

The winner of this win-or-go-home matchup will advance to the Round of 64 to face Illinois on Friday.

Xavier Musketeers, with a 21-11 record, are slightly favored due to their stronger season and proximity to Dayton, Ohio.
Texas Longhorns, at 19-15, struggled in SEC play but showed improvement during the conference tournament.
Key players include Xavier's Zach Freemantle and Ryan Conwell, who recently scored 38 points, and Texas's Tre Johnson, leading his team with 19.8 points per game.
The game begins at 9:10 PM ET and will air on truTV, with streaming options available on platforms like Sling and Max.
The winner will secure the final No. 11 seed and face No. 6 seed Illinois in the Round of 64 on Friday.