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Why another First Four trip could be to Texas' advantage in NCAA Tournament

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March 15, 2026

Dailyn Swain and Texas squeaked into the NCAA Tournament but will face a familiar foe in N.C. State, whom the Longhorns beat earlier this season.

Why another First Four trip could be to Texas' advantage in NCAA Tournament

The Longhorns, this time with a different coach, are back in the First Four to face an N.C. State team they're familiar with.

Kirk Bohls, University of Texas Columnist

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Yordan Alvarez says swing 'almost there' as regular season nears

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Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (44) takes batting practice during Spring Training at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.

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Yordan Alvarez says swing 'almost there' as regular season nears

After a weekend in which he hit his first home run of the spring, the slugger said he's feeling "pretty good."

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