NASHVILLE, TN – Yancy Gates’ 15-point, 10-rebound effort powered 6-seed Cincinnati past 11-seed Texas in their NCAA Tournament East Regional 2nd round game.
Trailing 31-17 at halftime, Texas (20-14) mounted an impressive rally to tie the game at 52 with 3.44 remaining in regulation before ultimately succumbing to the season-ending loss. The Longhorns were led by J’Covan Brown’s 19 points.
Cincinnati (25-10) advances to face the winner of Florida St. – St. Bonaventure in a 3rd-round game on Sunday.
Brad Scham and Pete Gillen called the action on the Westwood One Radio Network.