In a slam-dunk announcement sure to electrify fans, the Texas Longhorns unveiled a blockbuster 13‑game non‑conference schedule, anchored by Duke, UConn, and a coveted trip to the Maui Invitational. This eye‑popping lineup sends a loud message: Sean Miller’s debut season demands national attention.
Opening with a BUZZ: Duke in Charlotte
The season explodes on Tuesday, Nov. 4, when Texas heads to Charlotte to face blue‑blood Duke in the Dick Vitale Invitational. No home‑court comfort here—just a fearless debut against one of college hoops’ most storied programs.
Thanksgiving Showdown in Maui
From Nov. 24–26, the Longhorns jet off to the Southwest Maui Invitational—a triple‑header in Hawaii against an elite field including Arizona State, USC, NC State, Seton Hall, Boise State, Washington State, and Chaminade. It’s Texas’s first true Maui trip since 2012, delivering a chance for statement wins in paradise.
ACC/SEC Challenge Spotlight: Virginia at Home
Back in the Moody Center on Dec. 3, Texas hosts Virginia in the ACC/SEC Challenge. It’s their only Power Five home showdown, making it a pivotal resume-builder and a reunion of sorts with first‑year Cavaliers coach Ryan Odom.
UConn Road Test: National Power Awaits
On Dec. 12, the Longhorns hit the road again to face UConn in Hartford—a rebounding rivalry that pits Texas against reigning national champs. UConn leads the series 7–3 and brings elite talent eager to slay Texas on its home turf.
Home Comforts: Tune‑Up Wins Ahead
At Moody Center, Texas hosts Lafayette (Nov 8), Fairleigh Dickinson (Nov 12), Kansas City (Nov 15), Rider (Nov 18), Southern (Dec 8), Le Moyne (Dec 16), and Maryland Eastern Shore (Dec 22). While not headline-grabbing, these carefully selected opponents allow Texas to build chemistry, sharpen rotations, and polish strategies ahead of SEC play.
Vision & Impact
This schedule is bold. It’s Texas asserting its presence on the national stage under Sean Miller, signaling that the Longhorns won’t shy away from challenges. From scintillating matchups to Maui magic, every game is a gauntlet crafted to test character, drive metrics, and build resume authority.
With Duke, UConn, and Virginia in the mix—and Maui serving up a tropical proving ground—Texas is writing a story of ambition and audacity. The non-conference slate doesn’t just prepare the Horns; it announces their arrival.
