The First Four matchup between the Texas Longhorns and the Xavier Musketeers is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at approximately 9:10 p.m. ET (6:10 p.m. PT) at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio. The game will be broadcast on truTV.
Team Overview:
- Texas Longhorns:
- Record: 19-15
- Conference: Big 12
- Key Player: Tyrese Johnson (Guard) – Averaged 19.8 points per game with a field goal percentage of 42.7% and free throw percentage of 87.7%.
- Xavier Musketeers:
- Record: 21-11
- Conference: Big East
- Key Player: Zach Freemantle (Forward) – Averaged 17.3 points per game with a field goal percentage of 52.6% and free throw percentage of 76.1%.
Betting Odds:
According to ESPN, Xavier enters the game as a 2.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 149.5 points.
Game Prediction:
Analysts predict a close contest, with Xavier expected to narrowly edge out Texas with a projected score of 76-74.
Advancement:
The winner of this game will advance to face the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Round of 64 on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For more details and live updates, you can visit ESPN’s coverage of the game.