Xavier Musketeers @ Texas Longhorns
Roach scores 21 to lead Texas past Xavier 78-76 in OT
AUSTIN, Texas -- Kerwin Roach II had 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists as Texas narrowly beat Xavier 78-76 in overtime in the second round of the NIT on Sunday.
Roach was fouled on a drive with 20.2 seconds left in overtime and hit 1 of 2 free throws before getting two more attempts after an offensive rebound. He missed both at 16.8 and Xavier had three good looks at tying it but Tyrique Jones' put-back attempt, and Naji Marshall's layup, rolled off.
At the end of regulation, Xavier guard Quentin Goodin got his defender in the air to get to the free-throw line with 2.7 seconds left. He made 1 of 2 free throws and Zach Hankins' put-back attempt at the buzzer was blocked by Jericho Sims.
Courtney Ramey and Jase Febres each added 17 points for Texas (18-16). Sims had 11 points and seven rebounds.
Roach was 7 of 15 at the line as Texas made just 15 of 25, but the Longhorns sank 11 of 24 3-pointers -- with five from Febres.
Jones scored a career-high 22 points on 10-of-12 shooting and had 11 rebounds for the Musketeers (19-16). Marshall added 19 points and eight rebounds. Goodin had 14 points.
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Referee:Jeb Hartness
Referee:Byron Jarrett
Referee:Chance Moore

2025-26 Standings
| Big East ConferenceBig East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 14-1 | - | 24-2 |
| St. John's | 13-1 | 0.5 | 20-5 |
| Villanova | 11-3 | 2.5 | 20-5 |
| Seton Hall | 7-7 | 6.5 | 17-8 |
| Creighton | 7-8 | 7 | 13-13 |
| Xavier | 5-9 | 8.5 | 13-12 |
| DePaul | 5-9 | 8.5 | 13-12 |
| Georgetown | 5-9 | 8.5 | 13-12 |
| Butler | 4-10 | 9.5 | 13-12 |
| Providence | 4-11 | 10 | 11-15 |
| Marquette | 4-11 | 10 | 9-17 |
| Southeastern ConferenceSoutheastern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 10-2 | - | 19-6 |
| Arkansas | 9-3 | 1 | 19-6 |
| Vanderbilt | 8-4 | 2 | 21-4 |
| Tennessee | 8-4 | 2 | 18-7 |
| Alabama | 8-4 | 2 | 18-7 |
| Kentucky | 8-4 | 2 | 17-8 |
| Missouri | 7-5 | 3 | 17-8 |
| Texas A&M | 7-5 | 3 | 17-8 |
| Texas | 7-5 | 3 | 16-9 |
| Georgia | 5-7 | 5 | 17-8 |
| Auburn | 5-7 | 5 | 14-11 |
| Mississippi State | 4-8 | 6 | 12-13 |
| Oklahoma | 3-9 | 7 | 13-12 |
| Ole Miss | 3-9 | 7 | 11-14 |
| LSU | 2-10 | 8 | 14-11 |
| South Carolina | 2-10 | 8 | 11-14 |
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