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Texas Longhorns Secure Double-OT Victory Over Texas A&M to Bolster NCAA Tournament Hopes

The Longhorns, previously on the tournament bubble, improve their chances with a dramatic win and advance to face Tennessee in the SEC quarterfinals.

  • Texas defeated No. 14 Texas A&M 94-89 in double overtime during the SEC Tournament's second round, improving to 19-14 on the season.
  • Tre Johnson's decisive three-pointer in the second overtime secured the win for Texas, while Kadin Shedrick's dunk forced the game into the second OT.
  • The Longhorns, considered a bubble team, moved into ESPN’s 'Last Four In' category after the win and key losses by other bubble teams like Xavier and Indiana.
  • Texas now boasts seven Quad 1 wins, a critical metric for NCAA Tournament selection, with a chance to earn an eighth against Tennessee in the quarterfinals.
  • Texas A&M's Wade Taylor IV led all scorers with 29 points, becoming the SEC's career tournament scoring leader, but the Aggies missed seven of their last eight shots in the second overtime.
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