NEWSLETTER
A first-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 15th-seeded Colgate Raiders (26-8) play against the No. 2 seed Texas Longhorns (26-8) on Thursday at Wells Fargo Arena (IA). The contest begins at 7:25 PM, on TBS.
Texas was victorious in its most recent game versus Kansas, 76-56, on Saturday. Dylan Disu led the way with 18 points, plus six boards and two assists. In its most recent game, Colgate beat Lafayette on Wednesday, 79-61. Its high scorer was Keegan Records with 21 points.
When is Texas vs. Colgate and when does it start?
This game between the Longhorns and Raiders will take place on Thursday, March 16, 2023. You should expect the opening tip at 7:25 PM ET.
Where to Watch Texas vs. Colgate
The Longhorns and Raiders will take to the court at Wells Fargo Arena (IA) for this matchup on March 16, and if you want to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TBS.
Texas Longhorns vs. Colgate Raiders Game Preview
Texas Stats, Odds & Insights
Texas outscores opponents by 10.5 points per game (scoring 77.9 per game to rank 41st in college basketball while giving up 67.4 per outing to rank 97th in college basketball) and has a +355 scoring differential overall.
The Longhorns score 8.9 more points than the Raiders give up (69.0).
Texas makes 7.0 three-pointers per game (229th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.5 on average.
The Longhorns are averaging 84.8 points per game at home. In road games, they are averaging 69.4 points per contest.
Texas has been scoring 74.1 points per contest in its last 10 appearances, an average that’s slightly lower than the 77.9 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 campaign.
Colgate Stats, Odds & Insights
Colgate has a +327 scoring differential, topping opponents by 9.6 points per game. It is putting up 78.6 points per game, 31st in college basketball, and is giving up 69.0 per contest to rank 143rd in college basketball.
The Raiders average 78.6 points, 11.2 more than the Longhorns allow.
Colgate knocks down 8.4 three-pointers per game (78th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.4. It shoots 40.7% from deep, and its opponents shoot 35.0%.
At home the Raiders are putting up 81.5 points per game, 6.3 more than they are averaging away (75.2).
In its past 10 games, Colgate is averaging 80.5 points per game, 1.9 more than its season average (78.6).
Longhorns Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Carr | 34 | 15.9 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| Jabari Rice | 31 | 13.1 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.5 |
| Timmy Allen | 31 | 10.5 | 5.5 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Tyrese Hunter | 34 | 10.2 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| Dylan Disu | 33 | 8.3 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
Raiders Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Richardson | 34 | 13.9 | 5.2 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Keegan Records | 34 | 13.0 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| Oliver Lynch-Daniels | 31 | 12.3 | 3.5 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.5 |
| Braeden Smith | 34 | 11.7 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1.0 |
| Ryan Moffatt | 32 | 10.5 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 1.9 |
And for more CBB game previews, NCAA basketball picks or even how to bet on college basketball check out the latest NCAAB lines on Betsperts.
