A defeated Jaxson Hayes sat at the media podium following Texas’ 69-56 loss to TCU with his head buried into his chest. The weight of disappointment hung on his shoulders not just because of the loss, but also knowing his team’s tournament chances had taken a drastic hit. On Saturday, the Longhorns were not only outclassed by the Horned Frogs but also just outhustled. The effort begged an important question: How could Texas turn in such a flat effort in a game that would have likely clinched its NCAA Tournament bid?
