Texas upsets Gonzaga to go from First Four to Sweet 16

"Texas became the first team in five years to go from the NCAA tournament's First Four to the Sweet 16, beating Gonzaga 74-68 on Saturday. Jordan Pope and Matas Vokietaitis each scored 17 points, while Camden Heide hit a game-sealing 3-pointer."

"The Longhorns, who lost five of six entering the tournament, will face either No. 2 seed Purdue or No. 7 seed Miami in the West Region semifinals."

"Gonzaga's Graham Ike led the team with 25 points, but the Bulldogs struggled to generate much secondary scoring, bowing out in the second round for the second straight year."

"Coach Mark Few's Gonzaga team had reached the Sweet 16 in nine consecutive tournaments prior to this year, including two losses in the national title game."

Texas, led by Jordan Pope and Matas Vokietaitis with 17 points each, defeated Gonzaga 74-68 to advance to the Sweet 16. Camden Heide's crucial 3-pointer sealed the victory. The Longhorns, under first-year coach Sean Miller, entered the tournament with a 21-14 record and had lost five of their last six games. Gonzaga's Graham Ike scored 25 points, but the team struggled with secondary scoring and exited the tournament in the second round for the second consecutive year.

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