Longhorns Triumph in March Madness, Ready for Next Round

0:00On March 20, the Texas Longhorns kicked off the NCAA tournament with a strong 79-71 victory over BYU in the first round. Players Dailin Swayne, Traymon Mark, and Matas Vokietaides share their thoughts after the game in Portland, highlighting what got them the win. Swayne broke down a key play where he drove to the basket, drew the defense, and hit Jordan in the corner for a big three. Mark stepped up with four clutch free throws at the end, and Nosta career high four blocks by playing hard. The BYU crowd made it feel like a road game, with plenty of their fans packing the stands and getting loud from warm-ups. That fired up the Longhorns even more, turning the underdog vibe into extra motivation. Earlier in the season, the team hit some rough patches but bounced back with the players only meeting that built their chemistry. Swayne said that resiliency has made them dangerous now, while Mark mentioned getting just enough sleep to pull it off. Matas embraced the physical style of play, but plans to sharpen his free throws after a

1:02tough night. Overall, the group is loving this March madness run, and ready to chase another victory.