Purdue vs Texas: Sweet Sixteen Showdown

0:00On March 26, number 2 seed, Purdue faces number 11 seed Texas in the sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament tonight. A win sends one team to the Elite 8 in a matchup that tied two games to two in their tournament history. Texas entered as a surprise contender, far beyond preseason expectations, while Purdue started as a national favorite but stumbled late in the regular. Season. Both teams have peaked at the perfect time, peaking with sharp defense. Texas clamping down on three pointers and Purdue tightening up across the five. Board. The game tips off at 710 pm Eastern time on Thursday. March 26, 2026 from the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Broadcast live on CBS. Fans are locked in for this clash of hot streaks, deciding who keeps the run alive.