How Texas basketball outlasted NC State for NCAA tourney bid | On Second Thought

About this episode

The episode discusses Texas basketball's victory over NC State and previews the women's team's NCAA aspirations.

On this week’s “On Second Thought” podcast, Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden and Thomas Jones break down Texas basketball’s thrilling 68-66 win over North Carolina State to punch its ticket to the NCAA Tournament. Kirk and Ced also preview the Texas women’s attempt to return to the Final Four for a second straight year as the March Madness descends upon America. Ced’s Corner newsletter Make sure to sign up for Ced's Corner, the new newsletter from the mind of the American-Statesman's resident sports columnist Cedric Golden. Ced will give you hot takes and his view of Longhorns sports and everything beyond via email each Tuesday. Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls Sign up for Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls to get news, exclusive analysis and insights on University of Texas sports. Plus, get notified when Bohls publishes a new column. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden

Topics covered

• Texas basketball
• NCAA Tournament
• March Madness

Keywords

• Longhorns
• sports analysis
• Final Four

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Products: Ced's Corner newsletter, Texas Sports Nation

Books & works: On Second Thought

Places: Texas, America

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