The Longhorns failed to earn an NCAA tournament bid on Sunday and instead had to settle for the NIT. Texas (16-16, 8-10 Big 12) is a No. 2 seed and is set to host No. 7-seeded South Dakota State in the first round on Tuesday night at the Frank Erwin Center. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m.
Here are five things to know about South Dakota State:
1. Jackrabbits won their conference
South Dakota State finished 24-8 overall and 14-2 in the Summit League, claiming the conference's regular season championship crown. That ensured the Jackrabbits an automatic bid for the NIT.