The Texas Longhorns First Four March Madness matchup with Xavier is a huge game for the UT program. A loss to the Musketeers would most likely cost coach Rodney Terry his job. It would also be the final game in a Texas uniform by freshman Tre Johnson.
Xavier, led by head coach Sean Miller, are the favorites in the matchup that will tip off around 8:10 p.m. CT tonight. Texas faces the Musketeers in the final of the First Four games in Dayton, Ohio on Wednesday.
Xavier finished fifth in the Big East this year and reeled off seven wins in a row before falling to Marquette in the Big East tournament.