Texas basketball and freshman Tre Johnson are on fire in the SEC Tournament, but a win over Tennessee would guarantee a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 259, according to new data released Friday.

By Bhanvi Satija (Reuters) -Measles cases in Texas and New Mexico rose to 294 on Friday, surpassing all U.S. cases recorded in 2024, as an outbreak that began in late January in West Texas spreads. The U.

Texas state health officials said Friday there were 36 new cases of measles since Tuesday, bringing Texas' total to 259. Five more people were hospitalized, for a total of 34. The outbreak has spread to two new counties: Cochran in West Texas with six and Lamar in the northeast part of the state with four.

The Texas Longhorns (19-14, 8-12) look to continue their Cinderella run through the SEC Tournament this afternoon when they take the court in Nashville against the Tennessee Volunteers (25-6, 12-6). Two wins in two days for Texas as the Longhorns outlasted the Aggies of Texas A&M yesterday with a 94-89 win in double overtime.

The No. 5 seed Texas A&M Aggies (22-9, 11-7 SEC) take on the No. 13 seed Texas Longhorns (18-14, 6-12 SEC) in the SEC Tournament Thursday at Bridgestone Arena, beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET on SEC