I think the thought process is the 4-seeds they've faced in previous regionals haven't had a pitcher like Paul Skenes who can carry a team. Air Force hasn't played like a 4-seed when he is on the mound.

Not a big believer in ‘must win’ games when you are already in the NCAA tournament field, but Texas could sure do themselves a lot of favors by winning this afternoon.

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Believe I saw a stat yesterday where Texas has won 6 straight series in Lubbock. Tough place to play as a pitcher. The ballpark is a launching pad and the wind will be blowing straight out most of the time.  Should be a good test to open up conference play. 

Momentum could be shifting. Texas has cut the lead to 1. Marcus Carr is locked in right now.

36-30 Purdue at the half 

Nothing is falling for Texas right now

About 20 minutes til tip. Iowa State-Wisconsin just wrapped up a little bit ago.

Huge win for Texas. Beard needed that in year 1.

Texas up 14 with 7:14 remaining. 

Texas up 50-42. This is the best Dylan Disu and Marcus Carr have looked in a while.

Huge shot from Carr. 34-32 Texas leads at the half.

23-22 VT Tech with under 4 minutes left in the half.

Texas starting to settle in a little. Andrew Jones connects on a pair of 3’s. VT Tech up 14-13

Texas is 0 for 7 from the field to start this one. And a handful of those were really good looks.