Longhorns Face Crucial Test vs. Sooners

0:00On March 5, the Texas Longhorns took a tough hit on Wednesday night, dropping a 105-85 decision against the Arkansas Razorbacks. That loss highlighted some defensive struggles for a team that's now clinging to one of the final four buys in the latest NCAA tournament projections. With just one regular season game left, Texas sits at 9-8 in SEC play and needs a win to lock in that spot safely. They're expected to grab an at-large bid regardless, but avoiding the first four games is the goal right now. Fans and analysts are pointing to the Longhorns lack of defensive death as the main issue this season, especially against high-scoring teams like Arkansas. Players like Dale and Swain have been steady contributors, but the group needs more consistency to build momentum. Looking ahead, Texas hosts the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday for their finale. A victory there would give them a 10-8 conference mark and a sweep of the rival, boosting confidence heading into the SEC tournament in, Nashville.

1:00If they can string together a few wins, the Longhorns have the talent to push deeper into March Madness and surprise some people along the way. A victory there would give them a 10-8 conference mark and a sweep of the rival, boosting confidence-heading into the SEC tournament in, Nashville. If they can string together a few wins, the Longhorns have the talent to push deeper into March Madness, and surprise some people along the way.