Texas vs. Purdue live score, updates, highlights from March Madness second-half

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Sean Miller has led the Texas Longhorns to the Sweet 16 in his first season in Austin. What started as a first four in Dayton has led the Longhorns to become the lowest-seeded team remaining in the NCAA tournament. Texas, an 11-seed, has upset NC State, BYU, and Gonzaga. It’s only the second time in 2008 that the Longhorns have advanced this far. 

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Their opponent, Purdue, stands as the No. 2 seed, backed by head coach Matt Painter and a squad that has reached the tournament three times in a row at the regional semifinals. The Boilermakers are Big Ten tournament champions, defeating the Michigan Wolverines, 82-70.

Texas vs. Purdue score

Texas vs. Purdue live updates, results, highlights from Sweet 16

7:52 PM -- Texas holds a close lead, 61-60. 

7:40 PM -- Foul reviews delayed much of the first five minutes. Texas challenged and was denied, losing a timeout. Texas holds a narrow lead, 49-47. 

7:19 PM -- SECOND HALF TIPOFF-- 

Winner advances to the Elite Eight, taking on Arizona or Arkansas.

6:57 PM -- HALF -- Purdue 37 -- Texas 35 

6:56 PM -- Texas and Purdue head into the final minute with just a two-point trail by Texas, 37-35, Purdue.

6:35 PM Chendall Weaver is having a field day for Texas. 

6:35 PM -- It's a close game in San Jose. Tramon Mark leads the Longhorns with 12 points, while Trey Kaufman-Renn has 8 points and 4 rebounds. 

Attending the Sweet 16 matchup in San Jose is Texas Football head coach Steve Sarkisian. 

Texas vs. Purdue start time

  • Date: Thursday, March 26
  • Time: 7:10 p.m. ET

The NCAA tournament game between Purdue and Texas is set to tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET from the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif.

What channel is Texas vs. Purdue on today?

Purdue vs. Texas will air on CBS. Brian Anderson and Jim Jackson will be on the call, and Allie LaForce will serve as the sideline reporter.

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