Texas vs Purdue: March Madness Showdown

0:00On March 25th, the 11th-seated Texas Longhorns faced the second-seated Purdue Boilermakers in the Sweet 16 of March Madness on Thursday March 26th at 7.10pm, Eastern Time from the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Texas is riding a hot streak after upsetting Gonzaga while Purdue advances with their top-ranked offense. Purdue struggles defending two-point shots in three since January 1st, ranking near the bottom nationally in those areas. Texas, fresh off four days of rest, boasts a strong, adjusted offense that attacks the rim efficiently, setting them up to score well inside where the Boilermakers are weak. Fans and analysts see big potential for Texas forward, Dailant Swain, who's averaged over 17 points lately and dishes assist, too, against Purdue's lack of athletic wings. Purdue's Fletcher lawyer has been hot from deep, hitting over two-and-a-half threes in his last five games, which could test Texas' perimeter defense. Odds have Purdue favored by six-and-a-half points with a money line around minus three-twenty, and a total of 148-and-a-half.

1:06Texas has gone over their teen total in 17 of 25 recent games, fueling picks for a high-scoring affair where the Longhorns might, exceed 70 points. This West region clash promises fireworks, with Texas's Cinderella story hanging in the balance against Purdue's firepower.