Texas vs Purdue Basketball: Live Updates and Betting Odds

Live updates, betting information for Texas basketball vs Purdue

Texas basketball saw its season come to a heartbreaking end on Thursday night, falling 79-77 to Purdue in the NCAA Tournament at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. The Longhorns fought valiantly in a back-and-forth contest that came down to the final seconds, but the Boilermakers held on to advance in the tournament. The loss marked the end of what had been a promising postseason run for Texas.

The game was a tightly contested affair from the opening tip, with neither team holding a lead larger than eight points throughout the contest. Purdue's size advantage proved to be the difference, as the Boilermakers dominated the paint and controlled the boards for much of the evening. Texas relied on its perimeter shooting and quickness to stay competitive, hitting clutch three-pointers to keep the game within reach during key stretches of the second half.

Bettors who took Purdue as a slight favorite were rewarded, as the Boilermakers covered the spread in the narrow victory. The over-under line also came into play, with the combined 156 points pushing just over the projected total. Pre-game betting action had been relatively split, with sharp money coming in on Purdue late while public bettors leaned toward the Longhorns as a live underdog throughout the second half.

Texas had several opportunities to tie or take the lead in the closing minutes but could not convert when it mattered most. A last-second attempt to force overtime fell short, sealing the Longhorns' fate and ending their 2025-26 campaign. For Purdue, the victory extended their tournament run and set up a highly anticipated matchup in the next round. Texas will now turn its attention to the offseason as the program looks to build on this year's tournament experience heading into next season.