NASHVILLE, TN — The University of Texas men’s basketball team kept its March Madness hopes alive with a 79-72 win over Vanderbilt in the first round of the SEC Tournament.
With a record of 18-14, the Longhorns need a strong showing this weekend to have a chance at punching their ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
Texas, seeded No. 13 in the 16-team SEC Tournament, will have to get past No. 5 Texas A&M next.
The Horns and Aggies will play at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.
Unlike Texas, A&M’s spot in the NCAA Tournament is secure. The Aggies (22-9) are ranked No. 14 in the AP poll after last week’s win over No. 1 Auburn.
A&M routed Texas 80-60 in their first meeting in College Station, but the Horns pulled off a 70-69 win when they met in Austin.
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