SportsLine's model simulated Texas vs. Tennessee in the quarterfinal round of the 2025 SEC Conference Tournament in Nashville

The Texas Longhorns (19-14, 8-12) look to continue their Cinderella run through the SEC Tournament this afternoon when they take the court in Nashville against the Tennessee Volunteers (25-6, 12-6). Two wins in two days for Texas as the Longhorns outlasted the Aggies of Texas A&M yesterday with a 94-89 win in double overtime.

Tennessee basketball and Texas will face off on Friday in the SEC Tournament. Here's how to watch, including start time, TV channel and more:

After exceeding expectations in the SEC tournament, Texas lost to Tennessee in the quarterfinals. Longhorns fans shared reactions on social media.

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Tennessee beat Texas 74-70 on Jan. 11 in the lone regular-season meeting. The Vols and Longhorns play Friday in an SEC Tournament quarterfinal.

Texas basketball and freshman Tre Johnson are on fire in the SEC Tournament, but a win over Tennessee would guarantee a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Old friends Texas (18-14, 7-12) and Texas A&M (22-9, 11-7) square off on the hardwood this afternoon in the second round of the SEC Tournament.

Tennessee uses a strong second half to pull away from a Texas team playing in its third game in three days, but the Longhorns feel ready for the NCAAs.