Texas Longhorns vs NC State: First Four Rematch

0:00On March 17, Texas Longhorn's basketball faces North Carolina State in the first four tonight at University of Dayton, LaRena. It's the number 11 seed versus number 11 with tip off around 8.10 pm, central on true TV. For coach Sean Miller and players like Jordan Pope, Dalyne Swain, and Tramon Mark, this matchup brings back memories from last year. The Longhorn's lost right here in Dayton to Xavier during the first four. Swain played for Xavier then, while Miller coached that team and Pope and Mark suited up for Texas. That defeat led to a coaching change, firing Ronnie Terry and bringing in Miller soon after. Now everyone is together on the Texas side, ready to flip the script. Players say the Dayton vibe feels familiar, but they expect a better outcome this time with their new lineup. Texas finished the regular season 18 and 14, 9 and 9 in South Eastern Conference play. They beat top teams like Duke and Yukon and topped NC State 102 to 97 back in November at the Maui Invitational.

1:01Swain earned South Eastern Conference newcomer of the year, leading his squad and scoring, rebounding, assists, steals, and minutes. With strong offensive efficiency and plenty of tournament experience, the Longhorn's the poised to punch their ticket to the main bracket and chase A. Made in AI.