Texas Longhorns Upset Gonzaga, Reach Sweet 16 as First Four 11-Seed

The Texas Longhorns, seeded 11th and coming from the First Four, upset Gonzaga 74-68 to reach the Sweet 16 in the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. This milestone makes Texas only the sixth First Four team ever to advance this far, highlighting the rarity and competitiveness of this achievement. Moving forward, Texas is ranked among the top contenders for the national title, with their resilience positioning them as a team to watch in the tournament's later stages.