Texas Longhorns Strengthen NCAA Tournament Case with Double-OT Win Over Texas A&M

The Longhorns, led by standout performances from Tre Johnson and Tramon Mark, improve their resume with a dramatic victory in the SEC Tournament.

Texas defeated No. 14 Texas A&M 94-89 in double overtime during the SEC Tournament, bolstering their NCAA Tournament hopes.
Tre Johnson led the Longhorns with 20 points, including a decisive three-pointer in the second overtime, while Tramon Mark contributed 15 points and five assists.
The Longhorns now have seven Quad 1 wins this season, a key metric used by the NCAA selection committee to evaluate tournament candidates.
Despite a rocky regular season and inconsistent play, Texas has shown improvement, winning two consecutive SEC Tournament games against strong opponents.
Texas remains on the NCAA Tournament bubble, with experts like Joe Lunardi moving the team into the 'Last Four In' category following their recent success.