Watch: Highlights Of Texas Win Over Xavier In Sweet 16

Sir'Jabari Rice #10 of the Texas Longhorns drives to the basket against Adam Kunkel #5 of the Xavier Musketeers during the first half in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at T-Mobile Center on March 24, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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The Texas Longhorns are headed to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2008, after beating Xavier 83-71 in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

Tyrese Hunter led the Longhorns with 19 points. Marcus Carr and Christian Bishop each added 18 points. Sir'Jabari Rice had 16 points and Timmy Allen had 11, to give Texas five players in double-figures.

Texas will play Sunday afternoon against Miami of Florida for a chance to go to the Final Four. Tipoff is set for 4:05.