NCAAB · Final

Texas Longhorns Upset Gonzaga Bulldogs 74-68

Saturday, March 21, 2026, 7:10 PM ET · Moda Center

Texas Longhorns 74, Gonzaga Bulldogs 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Texas Longhorns vs Gonzaga Bulldogs?

Texas Longhorns beat Gonzaga Bulldogs 74-68 at Moda Center on March 21, 2026.

Who was favored in Texas Longhorns vs Gonzaga Bulldogs?

Gonzaga Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -238 (about 70% implied). The underdog won.

In a surprising turn of events, the Texas Longhorns defeated the Gonzaga Bulldogs 74-68 in a thrilling matchup at the Moda Center. This victory is particularly notable as Gonzaga entered the game with a home record of 31-4, while Texas had a record of 21-14. The Longhorns' win comes amid a challenging stretch, having lost their last three games prior to this matchup.

Gonzaga had been performing well in the lead-up to this game, boasting an 8-2 record over their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They averaged 78.1 points scored per game while allowing 65.0 points. In contrast, Texas had a more inconsistent performance with a 5-5 record in their last ten games and an average of 79.9 points scored but allowed 81.0 points. Their recent form included a streak of losses, which raised questions about their resilience going into this game.

At home, Gonzaga had been particularly strong, holding a perfect 5-0 record in their last five home games. Texas, however, had struggled on the road, with a 2-2 away record in their last four games. This context made the Longhorns' victory even more significant, as they managed to overcome the odds despite their recent form.

The odds from DraftKings indicated that Gonzaga was favored to win by 5.5 points, with a total set at 146.5. The moneyline reflected Gonzaga at -238.0 and Texas at 195.0, suggesting that the market expected a Gonzaga victory. However, the Longhorns defied expectations, showcasing their determination and skill on the court.

In terms of scoring plays, the second half was particularly intense. Key moments included Mario Saint-Supery's floating jump shot that extended Texas's lead to 66-62, followed by Graham Ike's layup, which brought the score to 66-64. A crucial three-pointer from Jordan Pope pushed Texas ahead 69-64, and free throws from Saint-Supery further solidified their advantage. The Longhorns maintained their lead with a dunk from Ike and a three-pointer from Camden Heide, ultimately sealing the game with a layup from Matas Vokietaitis.

Injuries were not mentioned in the block, but the performance of the players on both sides was pivotal. Texas's ability to execute in critical moments, especially in the second half, was a testament to their focus despite recent struggles. Gonzaga, on the other hand, will need to regroup and address their defensive lapses, particularly given their strong home record leading into this game.

The conditions at the Moda Center were conducive to a competitive game, and the atmosphere likely played a role in the performance of both teams. Fans witnessed a hard-fought battle that ultimately favored the Longhorns, marking a significant upset in the NCAAB landscape.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	GONZ -5.5	146.5 o -112 / u -108	Texas Longhorns +195 · Gonzaga Bulldogs -238

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Leaders

PointsGraham Ike25Gonzaga Bulldogs
AssistsJalen Warley5Gonzaga Bulldogs
ReboundsJalen Warley8Gonzaga Bulldogs
PointsMatas Vokietaitis17Texas Longhorns
AssistsDailyn Swain6Texas Longhorns
ReboundsMatas Vokietaitis9Texas Longhorns

Recent form

Gonzaga Bulldogs

Last 10: 8-2Streak W278.1 scored · 65 allowed per game5-0 at home

W79-68vs Santa Clara BroncosMar 11
W65-56vs Oregon State BeaversMar 10
L59-70at Saint Mary's GaelsMar 1
W89-48vs Portland PilotsFeb 26
W71-62vs Pacific TigersFeb 22
W80-59at San Francisco DonsFeb 19
W94-86at Santa Clara BroncosFeb 15
W83-53vs Washington State CougarsFeb 11
W81-61at Oregon State BeaversFeb 7
L80-87at Portland PilotsFeb 5

Texas Longhorns

Last 10: 5-5Streak L379.9 scored · 81 allowed per game2-2 away

L66-76vs Ole Miss RebelsMar 11
L85-88vs Oklahoma SoonersMar 8
L85-105at Arkansas RazorbacksMar 5
W76-70at Texas A&M AggiesFeb 28
L71-84vs Florida GatorsFeb 26
L80-91at Georgia BulldogsFeb 21
W88-85vs LSU TigersFeb 18
W85-68at Missouri TigersFeb 15
W79-68vs Ole Miss RebelsFeb 7
W84-75vs South Carolina GamecocksFeb 4

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Florida	27-8	-	16-2
Arkansas	28-9	3	13-5
Alabama	25-10	3	13-5
Vanderbilt	27-9	5	11-7
Tennessee	25-12	5	11-7
Texas A&M	22-12	5	11-7
Georgia	22-11	6	10-8
Kentucky	22-14	6	10-8
Missouri	20-13	6	10-8
Texas	21-15	7	9-9
Auburn	22-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma	21-16	9	7-11
Mississippi State	13-19	11	5-13
Ole Miss	15-20	12	4-14
South Carolina	13-19	12	4-14
LSU	15-17	13	3-15

Box score

Stat	Texas Longhorns	Gonzaga Bulldogs
Field goals	31-60	27-60
Field goal %	52	45
Three-pointers	5-15	4-16
Three-point %	33	25
Free throws	7-9	10-12
Free throw %	78	83
Rebounds	29	34
Offensive rebounds	5	9
Defensive rebounds	24	25
Assists	20	21
Steals	4	5
Blocks	2	1
Turnovers	5	7
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	2
Fast-break points	10	6
Points in the paint	46	38
Fouls	11	9
Largest lead	6	8
Lead changes	10	10
Time in front	40	42

How the scoring went

2nd Half39-35Jordan Pope makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half39-36Graham Ike makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-37Graham Ike makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-38Jalen Warley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-40Emmanuel Innocenti makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Jalen Warley assists)
2nd Half41-40Chendall Weaver makes 6-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half43-40Dailyn Swain makes driving layup
2nd Half43-42Graham Ike makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half43-45Mario Saint-Supery makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jalen Warley assists)
2nd Half45-45Matas Vokietaitis makes layup (Nic Codie assists)
2nd Half45-47Davis Fogle makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half47-47Nic Codie makes 10-foot hook shot (Dailyn Swain assists)
2nd Half49-47Tramon Mark makes 11-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half49-48Graham Ike makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-49Graham Ike makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-49Tramon Mark makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-49Tramon Mark makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-51Graham Ike makes driving layup (Emmanuel Innocenti assists)
2nd Half53-51Dailyn Swain makes driving layup
2nd Half53-54Tyon Grant-Foster makes 25-foot three point jumper (Emmanuel Innocenti assists)
2nd Half55-54Nic Codie makes 7-foot hook shot
2nd Half57-54Dailyn Swain makes 1-foot dunk (Jordan Pope assists)
2nd Half57-55Tyon Grant-Foster makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-56Tyon Grant-Foster makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-56Nic Codie makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-56Nic Codie makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-56Jordan Pope makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half62-58Tyon Grant-Foster makes driving layup
2nd Half63-58Matas Vokietaitis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-58Matas Vokietaitis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-60Graham Ike makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half66-60Matas Vokietaitis makes driving layup
2nd Half66-62Mario Saint-Supery makes 15-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half66-64Graham Ike makes layup
2nd Half69-64Jordan Pope makes 25-foot three pointer (Nic Codie assists)
2nd Half69-65Mario Saint-Supery makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-66Mario Saint-Supery makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-68Graham Ike makes 1-foot dunk (Mario Saint-Supery assists)
2nd Half72-68Camden Heide makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tramon Mark assists)
2nd Half74-68Matas Vokietaitis makes layup (Dailyn Swain assists)