Texas Longhorns vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs: NCAA Tournament Second Round Preview
The Texas Longhorns will face off against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the NCAA Tournament second round in Portland, Oregon. The Bulldogs have had a strong season with an 18-2 record against WCC opponents and a 23-2 record against teams over .500. On the other hand, the Longhorns have a 9-10 record in SEC play and score an average of 83.2 points per game.
Gonzaga has been efficient on offense, making 50.7% of their shots from the field, which is higher than what Texas allows their opponents to shoot. The Longhorns average 7.4 made 3-pointers per game, slightly less than what Gonzaga allows.
Key players for the Bulldogs include Graham Ike, who averages 19.7 points and 8.2 rebounds, and Tyon Grant-Foster, who has been averaging 11.3 points in the last 10 games. For the Longhorns, Dailyn Swain leads the team with 17.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, while Matas Vokietaitis has been averaging 16.7 points and 8.1 rebounds in the last 10 games.
In their last 10 games, the Bulldogs have a 9-1 record, averaging 77.4 points per game, while the Longhorns have a 5-5 record, averaging 78.3 points per game. Both teams have been solid on defense, with Gonzaga holding opponents to 62.7 points per game and Texas allowing 80.4 points on average.
It will be an exciting matchup between these two teams, with Gonzaga favored to win by 6.5 points according to the BetMGM Sportsbook line. The game is set to take place on Saturday at 7:10 p.m. EDT.