77 Texas (Mar 26, 2026) Game Recap
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Key Points:
- Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped in a crucial missed shot with 0.7 seconds left, securing Purdue's 79-77 victory over Texas in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
- Kaufman-Renn scored 20 points, hitting his first seven shots and contributing significantly to Purdue's win, which advances them to face top-seeded Arizona in the Elite Eight.
- Texas star Tramon Mark played through injury, scoring a team-high 29 points, but the Longhorns struggled with rebounding down the stretch, which proved costly.
- Texas coach Sean Miller made his ninth Sweet 16 appearance but has yet to reach the Final Four, reflecting on the team's effort despite the loss.
- Jordan Pope, playing in his native Bay Area after recovering from a foot injury, scored 12 points, marking a memorable moment in his Sweet 16 appearance.
