The Texas Longhorns’ men’s basketball team concluded their season with an 86-80 loss to the Xavier Musketeers in the NCAA Tournament’s First Four on March 19, 2025.
Game Highlights:
- First Half:
- Texas capitalized on Xavier’s early foul troubles, dominating the paint and securing a 47-39 lead by halftime.
- Second Half:
- Xavier adjusted defensively, limiting Texas to 10 points in the paint after halftime.
- The Musketeers outscored the Longhorns 47-33 in the second half, overcoming the deficit to clinch the win.
Key Players:
- Texas:
- Freshman guard Tre Johnson led with 23 points.
- Tramon Mark contributed 16 points and five assists.
- Xavier:
- Marcus Foster scored 22 points, including four crucial 3-pointers.
- Zach Freemantle added 15 points despite early foul issues.
Coaching Outlook:
Speculation surrounds the future of Texas head coach Rodney Terry following the team’s early tournament exit. Terry, who took over after Chris Beard’s dismissal, led the Longhorns to a 19-16 record this season.
