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The Texas Longhorns are coming off a thrilling buzzer-beater victory over NC State in the First Four and are now set to face the BYU Cougars in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday evening, with tip-off scheduled for 6:35 p.m. CDT.

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Texas, under first-year head coach Sean Miller, aims to make a deep tournament run, relying on guards Jordan Pope and Tramon Mark to deliver crucial perimeter scoring and playmaking.

On the other hand, BYU boasts one of the most talked-about freshmen in the country, AJ Dybarta, a projected top NBA draft pick who has been the driving force for the Cougars throughout the season.

Texas vs. BYU scoreTexas vs. BYU live updates, results, highlights from NCAA First Round

8:06 PM: Texas has maintained its lead opening the second half, leading by 12 points with 12 minutes left. BYU is struggling to keep up with small bursts of energy, but no real progression. Texas leads by more than half from points on the board vs. BYU.

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7:50 PM: BYU analysts are speaking the truth; it’s a matter of survival and advancement for BYU in the second half.

1ST HALF: It was a scoring sensation for both Texas and BYU. Heading into the half, the Longhorns found a last-minute push to dominate 46-37. The freshman sensation AJ Dybarta is at 20 points, 7-13 FG (54%), while the rest of BYU is dragging at 17 points, 7-15 FG (47%).

Texas vs. BYU start time

The NCAA tournament game between BYU and Texas is set to tip off at 7:25 p.m. ET from the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.

What channel is Texas vs. BYU on today?

BYU vs. Texas will be aired on TBS, with Brad Nessler, Wally Szczerbiak and Jared Greenberg on the call.

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