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2025 March Madness: Texas fends off Tennessee upset to advance to Elite Eight

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In a thrilling matchup, No. 1 Texas pulled off a 67-59 win over No. 5 Tennessee, fending off a Lady Vols comeback in a game that came down to the final minutes.

The women's Sweet Sixteen has been delivering plenty of madness, and the matchup between the SEC foes did not disappoint. After a tight start, Texas pulled ahead, going up by as many as eight points as Tennessee struggled to get successful shots.

Tennessee's infamous fast-paced play was a key aspect in this game: The Lady Vols largely controlled the pace, only falling behind Texas as their shots fell short.