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The stakes are high for the Texas Longhorns going into Today's First Four matchup with the Xavier Musketeers. Especially for UT coach Rodney Terry. Terry's job status has been much discussed in recent weeks. The more Texas wins, the more likely Terry will be to remain in place as the head coach of Texas men's basketball.
This will be the third meeting between the Musketeers and Longhorns. Texas is 2-0 in those meetings. Ironically, the two teams met in the NCAA Tournament just two years ago in the Sweet 16. Both coaches, Sean Miller for Xavier and Terry for Texas were in their first year as coach of the two programs. Miller returned to Cincinnati after 12 seasons at Arizona. Terry was the interim coach at UT. His 2023 run to the Elite Eight landed him the permanent role.
Watch select 2024 NCAA Tournament games live with Sling TV
This will be the first time the Texas Longhorns are part of the First Four in Dayton, Ohio. Texas struggled in its first SEC conference season, going 19-15 overall and a 13th place 6-12 in the league.
The winner of the final First Four matchup of March Madness will play No. 6 seed Illinois in Milwaukee, WI.
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 and Xavier will play at 8:10 p.m. CT at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio.
Odds courtesy of BetMGM
Below are the past five games of Texas' 2024-25 basketball season. For the full schedule, click here
Below are the past five games of Xavier's 2024-25 basketball season. For the full schedule, click here
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Texas vs Xavier channel, time for March Madness First Four
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This will be the third meeting between the Musketeers and Longhorns. Texas is 2-0 in those meetings. Ironically, the two teams met in the NCAA Tournament just two years ago in the Sweet 16. Both coaches, Sean Miller for Xavier and Terry for Texas were in their first year as coach of the two programs. Miller returned to Cincinnati after 12 seasons at Arizona. Terry was the interim coach at UT. His 2023 run to the Elite Eight landed him the permanent role.
Watch select 2024 NCAA Tournament games live with Sling TV
This will be the first time the Texas Longhorns are part of the First Four in Dayton, Ohio. Texas struggled in its first SEC conference season, going 19-15 overall and a 13th place 6-12 in the league.
The winner of the final First Four matchup of March Madness will play No. 6 seed Illinois in Milwaukee, WI.
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 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 |
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Texas vs Xavier channel, time for March Madness First Four
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