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Cinderella Texas Faces Purdue in March Madness Sweet 16
27 Mar
Summary
- No. 11 Texas upset No. 3 Gonzaga to reach the Sweet 16.
- Purdue is a 6.5-point favorite over Texas in the upcoming game.
- Texas has significantly improved its defense during March Madness.

No. 11 Texas, the lowest-ranked team remaining in March Madness 2026, is set to clash with No. 2 Purdue in a highly anticipated Sweet 16 game. The Longhorns have continued their Cinderella run by defeating No. 3 Gonzaga in the round of 32, a victory fueled by strong defensive play.
Purdue, a No. 2 seed, advanced to the Sweet 16 by defeating No. 7 Miami. The Boilermakers possess the nation's top offense and a highly experienced starting lineup, making them 6.5-point favorites against Texas. This game is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET on CBS.