March Madness: UT Longhorns beat Colgate but Texas A&M loses to Penn State, shutting down rivalry renewal in NCAA tournament

The University of Texas Longhorns emerged triumphant from their NCAA tournament matchup against Colgate, while Texas A&M was handed a defeat by Penn State, thus stifling any hope of a renewal of their historic rivalry in the tournament.

The Longhorns, who entered March Madness as the No. 3 seed, had a hard-fought victory against the No. 14 ranked Colgate team, prevailing with a score of 85-74. Texas maintained a steady lead throughout the game, thanks to standout performances from guard Courtney Ramey, who had 20 points, and forward Jericho Sims, who added 16 points and 10 rebounds.

The Aggies, on the other hand, were unable to replicate their in-state rivals’ success, falling to the No. 6 seed Penn State by a score of 75-60. Although Texas A&M held a slight lead at halftime, the Nittany Lions were able to take control of the game in the second half, thanks to an impressive display of shooting from guard Myreon Jones, who scored a season-high 22 points.

The Longhorns’ victory, combined with the Aggies’ defeat, means that the two teams’ much-anticipated rivalry will not be renewed in the tournament. The teams have not met in the postseason since 1979, when the Longhorns won a first-round matchup.

Despite the disappointment of not being able to play the Longhorns, the Aggies remain optimistic, noting that they had a successful season overall, finishing with a 20-9 record and earning a spot in the tournament.

Texas, meanwhile, will look to continue their march to the Final Four, having secured a spot in the Sweet 16. The Longhorns will face the winner of the Oregon State vs. Loyola Marymount game on Sunday.

The University of Texas Longhorns’ win against Colgate and Texas A&M’s loss to Penn State have put an end to the possibility of a rekindling of their historic rivalry in the NCAA tournament. The Longhorns, who entered as the No. 3 seed, maintained a steady lead throughout their matchup and emerged victorious with a score of 85-74, thanks to stellar performances from Courtney Ramey and Jericho Sims. On the other hand, the Aggies were unable to replicate the success of their in-state rivals, as they fell to the No. 6 seed Penn State by a score of 75-60. Despite the setback, they remain optimistic, noting that they had a successful season overall and earned a spot in the tournament. The Longhorns, meanwhile, are through to the Sweet 16 and will face the victor of the Oregon State vs. Loyola Marymount game on Sunday.