Texas and Xavier compete in NCAA First Four matchup

The Texas Longhorns will face the Xavier Musketeers on Wednesday in the First Four round of the NCAA Tournament. This is an important matchup for both teams as they aim to advance in the tournament. Texas comes into the game with a record of 19 wins and 15 losses. They struggled in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), finishing with a 6-12 record. However, they only lost three games to teams outside the SEC. This tough competition has prepared them well for March Madness. Xavier has a slightly better record of 21 wins and 11 losses. They also lost in the quarterfinals of their conference, the Big East, but put up a strong performance against Marquette, losing by just two points. Player Ryan Conwell had a standout game, scoring 38 points with impressive shooting from three-point range. Tre Johnson is a notable player for Texas. As a freshman, he averaged 19.8 points per game, ranking 21st in the nation. Although he had a quiet performance against Tennessee, he shone in the previous games. For Xavier, Zach Freemantle is the leading scorer and a key player alongside Conwell, contributing a versatile offensive threat. The winner of this game will move on to face the 6th seed, Illinois, in the next round. Both teams know that every game is crucial in this win-or-go-home situation. Fans can watch the game live on Sling.