Texas gutted out a 78-76 overtime win against a Xavier squad who rolled into the NIT on a tear, having won 8 of their last 10 games including two wins against NCAA Tournament teams Villanova & Seton Hall. The game alternated between moments where these two teams reminded me why they were in contention for a NCAA bid and moments where they reminded me why they’re in the NIT Tournament. Texas definitely has not quit on this season, they’re invested in seeing this tournament run go as far as it can; as much as a program’s culture can be difficult to tangibly illustrate, watching how a squad reacts to missing out on a major goal can be instructive.
Shooting From the Corner: Texas 78, Xavier 76 OT
