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Source: Fox News
Summary
The 11th-seeded Texas Longhorns upset No. 3 Gonzaga 74-68 in the NCAA tournament, moving on to the Sweet 16. The Longhorns trailed by as many as eight points in the first half but ended the half on a 15-5 run. The game was back-and-forth in the second half, with Texas eventually taking a six-point lead. Gonzaga cut the deficit to two with three minutes remaining, but Texas answered with a big three-pointer. The Longhorns’ Camden Heide made a corner 3-pointer with 14.7 seconds left to seal the win. Matas Vokietaitis and Jordan Pope led Texas with 17 points each, while Graham Ike scored 25 for Gonzaga.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Slow start for the favorite, big push late, and a dose of clutch shooting for the underdog.
The Longhorns’ comeback in the first half was the turning point.
And, of course, a crucial 3-pointer with 14.7 seconds left sealed the deal.
This Cinderella story is just what Texas needed to shake off the doubts.
Original Observation: The upset was inevitable once the Longhorns got out to a six-point lead in the second half.
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Author: Evan Null
