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The second half saw a back-and-forth intensity as Texas fought to close the gap, with both teams making significant defensive stands. Key players for Texas, including Holly and Booker, made critical baskets to keep the Longhorns within reach. However, just when it seemed like Texas would regain control, Notre Dame's Citron responded with clutch plays, maintaining their slight edge.
In the final minutes of regulation, Spectacular plays were executed by both teams, but ultimately, it was Texas’s Rory Harmon who hit a critical shot that tied the game at 66 with a fadeaway jumper, forcing the game into overtime.