Texas Longhorns' March Madness Hopes Hang by a Thread

0:00On March 12, the college basketball conference tournaments are in full swing with teams fighting for NCAA bids. Texas Longhorns faced Ole Miss Rebels in the first round of the SEC tournament and fell 76-66. It's a tough loss that leaves their March madness hopes hanging in the balance. Earlier this season, Texas had beaten Ole Miss, but the Rebels got their revenge this time around. Despite some offensive hiccups for both sides, Ole Miss pulled ahead and advanced. Longhorns fans are feeling the sting, as this defeat puts extra pressure on their resume. The team stayed competitive thanks to sharp, free-throw shooting, hitting 21 of 25 for 84%. Scoring was lopsided for Texas, with just three players and double figures. Daylan Swain led with 22 points, followed by Jordan Pope 16, and Matas Vokieta-Idis's 10. They carry most of the load, while Ole Miss struggled from free point range, making only one of 10. But still controlled the game inside.

1:00Now Texas heads home to sweat the selection committee's decision, as bubble teams like them watch every at-large projection with baited breath.