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No. 11 Texas Advances to Sweet 16 After Upsetting No. 3 Gonzaga
Longhorns become 6th First Four team to reach Sweet 16 since 2011
Mar. 22, 2026 at 1:10am
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In a stunning upset, the No. 11 Texas Longhorns defeated the No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs 74-68 to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Texas, which had to play in the First Four, is now the sixth team since 2011 to make it to the Sweet 16 after starting in the play-in round.
Why it matters
This victory for the Longhorns is a major accomplishment, as No. 11 seeds are not expected to defeat No. 3 seeds, let alone advance multiple rounds in the tournament. Texas' run also highlights the parity in college basketball and the potential for lower-seeded teams to make deep tournament runs.
The details
Texas guard Camden Heide hit a crucial 3-pointer with 14.7 seconds remaining to give the Longhorns a 4-point lead and seal the upset victory over Gonzaga. The Longhorns played a complete game, leading for much of the contest and holding off a late Gonzaga comeback attempt.
- The game was played on March 21, 2026.
The players
Camden Heide
A guard for the Texas Longhorns who hit the game-sealing 3-pointer in the final seconds.
Texas Longhorns
The No. 11 seed men's basketball team from the University of Texas that pulled off the upset over No. 3 Gonzaga.
Gonzaga Bulldogs
The No. 3 seed men's basketball team from Gonzaga University that was upset by Texas in the NCAA Tournament.
What they’re saying
“We knew we had to play a complete game to beat a team as talented as Gonzaga. I'm so proud of the way our guys competed and made the plays we needed to pull off this upset.”
— Chris Beard, Head Coach, Texas Longhorns
What’s next
Texas will face the winner of the No. 2 seed UCLA vs. No. 10 seed Penn State game in the Sweet 16.
The takeaway
Texas' victory over Gonzaga is a testament to the depth of talent in college basketball and the potential for lower-seeded teams to make deep tournament runs. The Longhorns' gritty performance and timely shot-making showcased their ability to compete with and defeat one of the tournament's top teams.
