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Longhorns jump out to big lead, get 2nd-half comeback in NIT 1st round

The Longhorns advance to NIT second round.

It was a perfect start for the Longhorns in the NIT in the 79-73 win over South Dakota State. Texas was up 19-0 in the first half, with seniors Dylan Osetkowski and Kerwin Roach leading the way.

The Jackrabbits bounced back. South Dakota State was down by eight at halftime and took the lead with 8:34 to play in the game.

But the Longhorns made the plays down the stretch to re-take the lead, Osetkowski with 26 points. Texas wins to play the winner of the Xavier-Toledo game in the second round of the NIT.

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