No. 15 Longhorns, No. 5 Huskies to meet in Championship Game of Saatva Empire Classic

The Texas Longhorns (4-0) will face the UCONN Huskies (4-0) in the Championship Game of the 2023 Saatva Empire Classic on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. The Longhorns defeated the Louisville Cardinals on a last second buzzer-beater by Max Abmus to advance and remain undefeated on the season. Defending national champion UCONN handled Indiana 77-57 in the semifinals en route to an appearance in the championship game.

The Longhorns and Huskies have met 9 times on the hardwood with UCONN holding a 6-3 advantage over Texas. The last meeting between the two was on December 29, 2015 with UCONN winning 71-66. The last time the Longhorns beat the Huskies was November 20, 2014 (Texas 55, UCONN 54).

Fun Facts

• Longhorns are making their 7th appearance in the Empire Classic (1997, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2019, 2023)
• Texas won the Empire Classic in 2014 by defeating Cal 71-55
• Over the last 6 meetings, Texas and UCONN have split 3-3

What: #15 Texas Longhorns vs. #5 UCONN Huskies
When: Monday, November 20, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM
TV: ESPNU
Venue: Madison Square Garden
Location: New York, New York

Projected Texas Starters

G Tyrese Hunter
G Max Abmas
F Brock Cunningham
F Dillon Mitchell
F Kadin Shedrick

Head Coach: Rodney Terry, 1st full season

Projected UCONN Starters

G Solomon Ball
G Tristen Newton
G Cam Spencer
C Donovan Clingan
F Alex Karaban

Head Coach: Dan Hurley, 6th season