The Texas Longhorns are preparing for their upcoming Saturday showdown against Penn State Nittany Lions, which will determine their advancement to the Sweet 16. The Longhorns played some excellent basketball in their opening-round victory against Colgate, and are now just one win away from making the second weekend of the NCAA tournament. Penn State, on the other hand, is one of the hottest teams in the country, winning five consecutive games en route to a Big Ten Championship Game appearance. The Longhorns will need to figure out how to slow down Penn State’s team leader in points, rebounds, assists, and steals, senior Jalen Pickett. Despite Penn State’s recent dominant efforts, the Longhorns remain a 5.5-point favorite according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Longhorns senior forward Timmy Allen said that reaching the Sweet 16 would be a surreal moment and exactly what they envisioned since the day they arrived. The game is set to tip off at 6:45 p.m. on Saturday in Des Moines.
Texas Longhorns Look to Advance to Sweet 16 Against Penn State, a Dangerous 10th Seed
The Texas Longhorns came out victorious in their first-round game of the NCAA Tournament, defeating Colgate 81-61. With this win, they are now just one game away from the second weekend for the first time since 2008. The previous five times they reached March Madness, they fell in the first or second round. Reaching the Sweet 16 would be a significant accomplishment for the Longhorns. Longhorns senior forward Timmy Allen said that it would be a surreal moment and exactly what they envisioned since the day they got here.
Texas Longhorns’ opponent in the second round is Penn State, which is one of the hottest teams in the country. The Nittany Lions were fighting to even get into the tournament, but they won five consecutive games en route to a Big Ten Championship Game appearance. In their first-round game, they defeated Texas A&M 76-59. Penn State boasts a largely balanced attack, led by senior Jalen Pickett, who is the team leader in points, rebounds, assists, and steals. Texas will need to figure out how to slow Pickett down.
Longhorns like Timmy Allen and Brock Cunningham are familiar with being in the tournament with Texas. While freshmen and transfers alike are new to that experience, they have quickly realized the expectation that comes with the territory. Longhorns graduate transfer guard Jabari Rice wasn’t too hyped after the win over Colgate, saying that they have a bigger goal than just one win in the tournament.
Making the Sweet 16 would be an achievement for Texas, but Penn State won’t be an easy opponent. The Longhorns will need to play their best game to come out with a victory.
Texas Longhorns Prepare for Saturday Showdown Against Penn State
The Texas Longhorns are gearing up to face the Penn State Nittany Lions in their upcoming Saturday showdown. Despite Penn State’s recent dominant efforts, the Longhorns are still the 5.5-point favorite according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The Longhorns have been playing some outstanding basketball and their coach has called it the best they’ve played all season. Longhorns interim head coach Rodney Terry is proud of the team’s hard work and unselfishness. The game is set to tip off at 6:45 p.m. on Saturday in Des Moines.
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