The unranked Longhorns currently find themselves outside of projections for this year’s men’s March Madness field. Playing in college basketball’s toughest conference will thankfully present Rodney Terry’s team with ample opportunities to make up ground. Big 12 newcomer Houston comes to town with a high AP Poll ranking and one of the nation’s most elite defenses. This encounter will mark the fourth game in a pivotal six-game stretch for the Burnt Orange against teams with a top 50 NET ranking. UT’s last home game was a Quadrant 1 victory against Baylor capped by an exhilarating Tyrese Hunter buzzer beater.– Derek Udensi