- Matchup: Texas Longhorns vs Gonzaga Bulldogs
- Event Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Venue: Moda Center, Portland, OR
- Broadcast: truTV
- Betting Odds: Texas (+6)
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The Gonzaga Bulldogs (30-3) are set to face the Texas Longhorns (18-14) at the Moda Center this Saturday in the NCAA Tournament’s round of 32. Texas is entering the game as 6-point underdogs, according to Vegas oddsmakers. The total points line is set at 147.5.
In their previous outing, the Texas Longhorns secured a victory against BYU with a final score of 79-71. Texas showcased a solid offensive performance, recording a 47.0% field goal percentage (31 of 66) and sinking 8 of their 22 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Longhorns made 9 of 18 attempts for a 50.0% success rate. They managed to collect 36 rebounds, including 14 offensive boards, while also contributing 14 assists. Texas committed 7 turnovers but recorded 6 steals defensively. BYU managed a shooting percentage of 42.9% (24 of 56) against Texas, but they ended the game with 79.2% on free throws (19 of 24) and struggled with three-point shooting, connecting on only 4 of their 22 attempts. Both teams finished the game with 19 fouls each.
Notably, Matas Vokietaitis played a crucial role in the win, shooting an impressive 58.8% from the field and contributing 23 points on 10 of 17 shooting. Vokietaitis logged 33 minutes of play and grabbed 16 rebounds, along with 1 assist.
The Longhorns enter this game with an overall record of 18-14. They average 11.0 turnovers per game while committing 18.8 personal fouls. Texas secures an average of 37.7 rebounds per game and has produced 394 assists this season, ranking them 295th in Division 1 for passing efficiency. They are hitting 35.3% from beyond the arc (237 of 671) and maintain a free-throw shooting percentage of 75.2%. On offense, Texas scores an average of 83.8 points per game, placing them 26th nationally, with an impressive 48.6% shooting percentage from the field.
Defensively, the Longhorns force 9.4 turnovers per game while committing 21.3 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 36.0% from three-point range and are ranked 260th in points allowed (76.8 PPG). On average, Texas gives up 44.9% shooting from the field (837 of 1,864) and allows 30.3 rebounds per game. They rank 48th in college basketball for assists allowed, giving up 381 assists this season.
In their last game, the Gonzaga Bulldogs emerged victorious against Kennesaw State, winning 73-64. The Bulldogs recorded 24 defensive and 15 offensive rebounds for a total of 39. They committed 10 turnovers and secured 7 steals during the match. Kennesaw State was called for 18 fouls, resulting in 23 free-throw attempts for Gonzaga, who converted 20 for an impressive 87.0% success rate. From three-point range, the Bulldogs made just 3 of 18 attempts (16.7%). For the game, Gonzaga shot 25 of 63 from the field, equating to 39.7%. Defensively, Gonzaga allowed Kennesaw State to shoot 21 of 58 from the field (36.2%) and 3 of 17 (17.6%) from distance, with 19 out of 26 free throws (73.1%). Gonzaga allowed Kennesaw State to grab a total of 32 rebounds (11 offensive).
Graham Ike was instrumental for Gonzaga, scoring 19 points on 6 of 13 shooting while also securing 8 rebounds. He played 36 minutes but did not record an assist.
Throughout the season, Gonzaga holds a record of 30-3. The Bulldogs average 16.8 personal fouls per game and achieve a free-throw shooting rate of 69.9%. They facilitate 18.3 assists per game, ranking 10th in college basketball, while averaging 9.7 turnovers. Gonzaga has accumulated 2,809 points this season, averaging 85.1 per game, and they shoot 51.0% from the field, placing them 5th in college basketball.
The Gonzaga defense permits 30.8% from beyond the arc (256 of 832) and opponents make 71.3% of their free throw attempts. They allow an average of 12.0 assists and 32.2 total rebounds per game, ranking 72nd and 58th, respectively, in Division 1. Defensively, Gonzaga ranks 18th nationally in points allowed per game (66.0) and forces 14.5 turnovers, opposing teams shooting 39.5% from the field (13th in the nation).
Which team will triumph in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Take Texas (+6)
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