Miami, mounting a furious second half comeback, topped Texas, 88-81, on Sunday in the men’s N.C.A.A. tournament, claiming the last spot in the Final Four next weekend in Houston, where the team will join San Diego State, Florida Atlantic and Connecticut, its next opponent.
Miami, which will play in its first ever national semifinal, got off to a fast start but quickly fell behind to the Longhorns, who were playing behind an overwhelmingly pro-Texas crowd.
Miami, calm and persistent, crept back from a 13-point hole in the second half, setting up a furious finish. Norchad Omier hit two key free throws when the game was tied with a minute left, and Texas was unable to come back.