Texas men and women compete in the NCAA tournament’s madness in March
The Texas men and women have qualified for the NCAA Basketball Tournament. American nationals are here to chat about it.
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Today is March 20th, 2025. On this date in Texas history, Cameron Ridley and the UT Men’s Basketball team defeated Arizona State on a buzzer.
With Texas and Arizona fighting in Milwaukee in the first round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament, the Longhorns were given the opportunity to break an 85-85 tie in the final seconds of regulation. Texas forward Jonathan Holmes attempted a long three-pointer.
Ridley’s buzzer-stimulating basket helped Texas save the victory after the team blew a 14-point lead in the second half.
Texas hasn’t gained momentum from a dramatic victory over Arizona, and Michigan ended its Longhorns season two days later. The Longhorns closed their 2013-14 campaign with a 24-11 record.
