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Texas men's basketball loses to Purdue in Sweet 16 matchup

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Texas men's basketball loses to Purdue in Sweet 16 matchup

Summary

Texas men's basketball coach Sean Miller faced a narrow loss against Purdue, falling 79-77 in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on March 26, 2026. The Longhorns, who had advanced from the First Four as the 11th seed, rallied after a tough journey through the tournament but ultimately succumbed to a last-second tip-in by Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn. Reflecting on the season, Miller highlighted the courage of his players, especially Jordan Pope and Tramon Mark, who played despite injuries. Looking ahead, Texas begins its new season on November 2 against Chicago State.

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By the Numbers

•Texas lost to Purdue 79-77 in the Sweet 16 round.
•Sean Miller praised his injured players for their dedication.
•Texas won three consecutive tournament games to reach the Sweet 16.
•Pope and Mark will not participate in the next tournament due to injuries.
•Texas opens its next season against Chicago State on November 2.

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10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Why Sean Miller doesn't lament missed box out that led to Purdue's Sweet 16 win vs Texas

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Is Texas men's basketball coach Sean Miller grateful for a Sweet 16 run or does he still hold onto the loss to Purdue in the final seconds?
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