Texas vs Xavier live score: March Madness First Four updates, odds, how to watch
The Texas Longhorns First Four March Madness matchup with Xavier is a huge game for the UT program. A loss to the Musketeers would most likely cost coach Rodney Terry his job. It would also be the final game in a Texas uniform by freshman Tre Johnson.
Xavier, led by head coach Sean Miller, are the favorites in the matchup that will tip off around 8:10 p.m. CT tonight. Texas faces the Musketeers in the final of the First Four games in Dayton, Ohio on Wednesday.
Xavier finished fifth in the Big East this year and reeled off seven wins in a row before falling to Marquette in the Big East tournament. this season and fell to Marquette in the Big East tournament. Texas finished 13th in the SEC and won two important games in the SEC tournament to get into March Madness.
The winner will face No. 6 seed Illinois on Friday in Milwaukee, WI.
LIVE Texas vs. Xavier Updates
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Crowd overwhelmingly pro-Xavier
Texas may be the team everybody loves to hate, but Xavier's decided home-court advantage is all about location. Xavier is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and the game is in Dayton. The drive between the two cities is less than an hour. The crowd is cheering ever good play by the Musketeers.
Xavier bangs down three after time out
Dante Maddox Jr. banged down a three-pointer coming out of the Xavier time out to cut the lead to 18-13. Texas coach Rodney Terry called a time out soon after.
Big three-pointer causes Xavier to take a time out
A Tre Johnson three-pointer has given Texas an 8-point lead with 13:09 left in the 1st half. Xavier coach Sean Miller immediately called time out after the shot to try to slow down Texas' momentum. The Musketeers have played Johnson well so far, but the freshman got free for a textbook jumper.
Tre Johnson on the board
Johnson has started the game 0 for 3 from the floor, but got on the board with a driving layup that drew a foul and a goal tending. Texas has a 15-10 lead with 13:44 left in the 1st half.
Early Shooting Struggles
Neither Texas or Xavier are shooting lights out early on. Xavier is just shooting 33.3% from the field. But that's more than Texas' paltry 25%. Mixed in with all of the missed shots have been a few made ones. The game is Tied 5-5 with 15:58 left in the 1st half.
What channel is Texas vs Xavier on today in March Madness?
- TV channel: truTV
- Stream: NCAA March Madness Live app | Sling TV
Texas will tip off vs. Xavier on truTV. Streaming options include the NCAA March Madness Live app and Sling TV, which offers a free trial. Announcers for the game are Spero Dedes, Jim Spanarkel and Jon Rothstein.
Texas vs Xavier start time in NCAA bracket
- Date: Wednesday, March 19
- Time: 8:10 p.m. CT
Texas and Xavier will play at 8:10 p.m. CT at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio.
Texas vs. Xavier Odds, March Madness
- Moneyline: Xavier -155 | Texas +125
- Game Spread: Xavier -2.5 (-115) | Texas +2.5 (-105)
- Game Over/Under: 149.5 Points (-110/-110)
Odds courtesy of BetMGM
Texas vs. Xavier Prediction
It’s clear Xavier struggles defensively, this can be the competitive advantage that helps Texas. With names like Tre Johnson and Arthur Kaluma, Texas is certain to make their case for the Field of 64 on Wednesday. It will be a close one, perhaps overtime. For now, I'll trust analytics, Longhorns by 3. Could be a late-push from the freshman star Tre Johnson himself.
Final Score: Texas 75, Xavier 72
Texas basketball schedule 2024-25
Below are the past five games of Texas' 2024-25 basketball season. For the full schedule, click here
| Date | Score |
| Tue, Mar 4 | Texas 87, Mississippi State 82 |
| Sat, Mar 8 | Oklahoma 76, Texas 72 |
| Wed, Mar 12 | Texas 79, Vanderbilt 72 |
| Thu, Mar 13 | Texas 94, Texas A&M 89 |
| Fri, Mar 14 | Tennessee 83, Texas 72 |
Xavier basketball schedule 2024-25
Below are the past five games of Xavier's 2024-25 basketball season. For the full schedule, click here
| Date | Score |
| Sun, Feb 23 | Xavier 73, Seton Hall 66 |
| Sat, Mar 1 | Xavier 83, Creighton 61 |
| Wed, Mar 5 | Xavier 91, Butler 78 |
| Sat, Mar 8 | Xavier 76, Providence 68 |
| Thu, Mar 13 | Marquette 89, Xavier 87 |
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