Texas Longhorns have pulled off a stunning upset, becoming the only double-digit seed remaining in the NCAA Tournament. In a thrilling match, they defeated NC State, BYU, and Gonzaga to reach the Sweet 16. Their next challenge is against No. 2 seed Purdue, set to take place in San Jose. The Longhorns will be looking to continue their remarkable run.
The game against Purdue is scheduled to start at 7:10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on CBS, Paramount+, and March Madness Live. The winner of this matchup will move on to face the victor of the Arkansas-Arizona game in the Elite Eight on Saturday.
In another highly anticipated matchup, No. 4 seed Arkansas will face No. 1 seed Arizona. Led by star freshman Darius Acuff Jr., Arkansas has been on a roll, and Acuff has been instrumental in their success. He scored 60 points in their wins over Hawaii and High Point, breaking the record for most points scored by a freshman in the first two games of the NCAA Tournament. The Arkansas-Arizona game is set to start at 9:39 p.m. on CBS, Paramount+, and March Madness Live.
The Sweet 16 action continues with No. 9 Iowa facing Big Ten foe Nebraska. Iowa is fresh off a win over reigning national champion Florida, and they will look to maintain their momentum against Nebraska. The game is scheduled to start at 7:10 p.m. on TBS and March Madness Live.
The night's schedule concludes with No. 3 seed Illinois facing No. 2 seed Houston. This matchup is expected to be one of the best of the Sweet 16, with the winner advancing to face Iowa or Nebraska in the Elite Eight.
The emergence of Darius Acuff Jr. as a dominant force in the NCAA Tournament is a story worth watching. The freshman's record-breaking performance has put him in the spotlight, and his team's success is a testament to his skill and determination. As the tournament progresses, it will be interesting to see how Acuff continues to perform and whether he can lead Arkansas to a deep run in the competition.
