The University of Texas Longhorns basketball team had a challenging but successful period, securing a halftime lead against Baylor with a score of 27-23, which was extended to 49-40 after the third quarter, thanks to a bank 3 from Bella Fontleroy. In a separate game, Texas achieved a corner-turning win over No. 25 TCU in Fort Worth, overcoming an early deficit with Avery Anderson scoring nine points and a crucial three-point play by Disu. Texas's 3-3 performance from the 3-point range helped them tie the game at 25, before taking a 41-32 lead. The win against TCU, with a final score of 57-55, was a boost for Texas, improving their record to 3-2 against five ranked opponents, and setting the stage for a sixth ranked opponent to come to Austin.
What a massive win in Fort Worth for Texas. Longhorns put some much needed distance between themselves and the bubble. 3-2 record in a stretch against 5 ranked opponents. 6th straight ranked opponent comes to Austin on Tuesday. #HookEm
Texas, a big-time bubble outfit currently staring at Dayton, is 5+ from another Quad 1 win on the road at TCU. That’ll help the cause for sure. I wrote this earlier in the week about opportunities presenting themselves down the stretch against the Big 12. https://t.co/bWCrlfibyS
TCU grabs the lead for a moment, but Disu takes it back for Texas. His three-point play puts the Longhorns ahead 57-55.
Texas has dominated this half outside of a few minute stretch early. Longhorns have stretched the lead out to 41-32. #HookEm
Texas battling hard in Fort Worth after a slow start. 25-25 with 8 minutes remaining in the half. #HookEm
Dixon calls timeout as Texas has climbed back and tied the game at 25. Longhorns are 3-3 from 3-point range in the past few minutes, and that has helped them climb back into the contest.
Anderson splits two defenders and hits a cutting Miller for the two-handed dunk. Great pass. Frogs lead 21-13 at the 10:26 mark of the first half.
Avery Anderson is feeling it early on today. Nine points already, and TCU leads 14-4.
Spurs kicking it up a notch the last couple minutes! Spurs lead 33-24 after 1
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After a bank 3 from Bella Fontleroy, the Longhorns outscored Baylor, 11-2, to close the third quarter. UT leads 49-40 going to the fourth. Baylor offense is U.G.L.Y.
Halftime -- Texas 27, Baylor 23.