Purdue vs Texas: Sweet Sixteen Showdown

0:00On March 26th, number two seed, Purdue takes on number 11 Texas in the sweet 16 of the NC double, a men's basketball tournament. The Boethermakers are rolling after double digit victories over 15th Rank Queens and 7th Rank Miami. They're playing some of their strongest ball all season and chasing a second final four trip in three years. Texas has been on fire too, winning three games in just five days to reach this point. After coach Sean Miller, the Longhorns knocked off 11th seeded NC State, 6th seeded BYU, and 3rd seeded Gonzaga. Purdue's Matt Painter has his squad led by Braden Smith, but they're still searching for that elusive national title. Fans are buzzing about this clash, with Purdue's sustained success drawing national attention despite past early exits. Texas's Cinderella run adds real drama, as underdogs keep proving they belong on this stage. Both teams bring momentum into a match-up that could shake up the bracket.

1:00The game tips off Thursday, March 26th, at 710 PM, Eastern Time from the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Catch it on CBS, with Brian Anderson and Jim Jackson calling the action and Allie LaForce on the sideline. Streaming options include Fubo and Paramount Plus, while Sirius XM Channel 201 has radial coverage. As the tournament heats up toward the elite eight and beyond, keep an eye on these squads. Purdue's history, Texas hunts more upsets, and the path. Leads to the final four in Indianapolis come April.