It would also be the final game in a Texas uniform by freshman Tre Johnson. Xavier, led by head coach Sean Miller, are the favorites in the matchup that will tip off around 8:10 p.m. CT tonight.

The focal point to Xavier's defense is no secret as Texas boasts a projected NBA Lottery Pick in guard Tre Johnson. Johnson was named the Freshman of the Year in the SEC. He averaged an SEC-best ...

He had 11 points at the half while Johnson had 10. For Xavier, Freemantle did a solid job of avoiding his third foul with Conwell on the bench. The Muskeeteers traded enough baskets with the ...

Freemantle hit a turnaround jumper to break a 78-all tie with 1:48 remaining and his two free throws extended Xavier's lead to 82-79 with 1:09 left. Johnson missed a fadeaway jumper, and Dailyn ...

Xavier closed Texas’ lead to four points, but the Longhorns responded and built up a double-digit advantage again. Texas' Tre Johnson knocked down a 3-pointer to go up 62-52 over Xavier with 12: ...

Tre Johnson led the Longhorns with 23 points in an NCAA Tournament matchup of No. 11 seeds. Freemantle made two free throws to give Xavier an 82-79 lead with 1:09 left. Johnson missed a fadeaway ...

Xavier guard Marcus Foster scored 16 of his season-high 22 points after halftime to help his team advance. The loss by Texas likely ends the college career of star freshman Tre Johnson - a ...