The Rebels (15-5, 4-3) are trying to reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019 under second-year coach Chris Beard, who was fired from Texas two years ago after being arrested on a domestic violence charge.

As a team, Texas shot 40.6% from the floor, 22.7% from three-point range, and 85.7% from the free-throw line. Tre Johnson led the Longhorns in scoring with 22 points, followed by Arthur Kaluma with 12, and Kadin Shedrick with nine.

Sean Pedulla leads the Rebels with 19 points as they escape with a 72-69 victory vs. the Longhorns to get Chris Beard a win against his former team.