NEW YORK — The Texas Longhorns will play for a second NIT title on Thursday after a dominant defensive performance against the TCU Horned Frogs in a 58-44 victory at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, more than making up for the Senior Night disaster to end the regular season.
“Played with great energy, continued to have a commitment to defense,” head coach Shaka Smart said. “Our guys were really motivated to beat them and it started on the defensive end.”
Texas held TCU to .733 points per possession and 28.3 percent shooting overall, including 4-21 (19 percent) from three-point range.