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Texas Longhorns Set to Tangle with Colorado State Rams in Charlotte Showdown

As the Texas Longhorns prepare to face off against the Colorado State Rams at the Spectrum Center, fans are eager for insights into what could unfold on March 21st. The Longhorns have been showing a mix of resilience and vulnerability that makes any prediction a challenge, but let's dive into their recent performances to gauge their prospects.


Mar 4, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Tyrese Hunter (4) reacts after scoring a three point basket during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing on March 13th against Kansas State Wildcats, the Longhorns fell just short, scoring 74 points to the Wildcats' 78. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably, Texas outpaced Kansas State in fast break points with an impressive tally of 21. However, they also racked up more personal fouls (23) and had one player foul out. Their three-point shooting was lackluster at only 26 percent made from beyond the arc.


Comparatively, during a home game victory over Oklahoma Sooners on March 9th where they triumphed with a score of 94-80, TEX showed what they are capable of when firing on all cylinders. They boasted an incredible field goal percentage of 64 and were nearly flawless from the free-throw line at an astounding rate of 96 percent accuracy. Their dominance in points in paint stood out as well – racking up half a century mark.


However, it's not all smooth sailing for TEX; their encounter with Baylor Bears on March 5th highlighted some defensive frailties as they allowed Baylor to shoot over half from both field goals and three-point range leading to an agonizingly close defeat by eight points (85-93).


The upcoming game against CSU will demand Texas Longhorns' utmost attention defensively while maintaining their offensive efficiency seen against Oklahoma Sooners. The Rams will not be pushovers by any means – it is crucial for TEX to control turnovers and capitalize on fast-break opportunities which have proven pivotal in past games.


TEX fans should expect an intense battle where every possession counts. With strategic adjustments and focus on strengths such as inside scoring and transition play, Texas has every chance to come away victorious.


The clash between Texas Longhorns and Colorado State Rams is scheduled for tip-off at Spectrum Center in Charlotte at precisely 5:50 PM ET time zone. Fans can catch all the action live on TNT network – mark your calendars for this must-watch encounter!

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