Texas Longhorns Stun Gonzaga, Advance to Sweet 16

Resurgent Texas team knocks off third-seeded Gonzaga, 74-68, to continue improbable NCAA Tournament run.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 6:34am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Texas Longhorns, who barely made the NCAA Tournament after a late-season slump, have now knocked off third-seeded Gonzaga 74-68 to advance to the Sweet 16. Led by a breakout performance from Nic Codie and a clutch 3-pointer from Camden Heide, Texas played disciplined basketball, limiting fouls and turnovers against the usually efficient Gonzaga squad.

Why it matters

Texas' improbable run to the Sweet 16 is a remarkable turnaround for a team that was struggling to close out the regular season. Their victory over the highly-touted Gonzaga team shows the Longhorns' resilience and ability to overcome adversity, rewriting the narrative of their season.

The details

After barely making the NCAA Tournament field, the Longhorns have now won three straight games, including an upset over third-seeded Gonzaga. Texas played a disciplined game, committing only 11 fouls and 5 turnovers, a stark contrast to their sloppy play earlier in the season. Nic Codie had a breakout performance, while Camden Heide's late 3-pointer sealed the victory for Texas.

  • The Longhorns knocked off Gonzaga on Saturday, March 22, 2026 in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in Portland, Oregon.

The players

Nic Codie

A Texas player who had a breakout performance in the upset win over Gonzaga.

Camden Heide

A Texas player who hit a clutch 3-pointer late in the game to help seal the victory over Gonzaga.

Sean Miller

The first-year head coach of the Texas Longhorns, who is making his 9th Sweet 16 appearance in 14 NCAA Tournament trips as a head coach.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

Texas will face either second-seeded Purdue or seventh-seeded Miami in the Sweet 16 next week in San Jose, California.

The takeaway

Texas' improbable run to the Sweet 16 after a late-season slump demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to overcome adversity. Their disciplined play and clutch performances have rewritten the narrative of their season, proving they can compete with the best teams in the country.