Texas forward Dylan Disu shoots between Colorado State guard Joe Palmer and forward Patrick Cartier during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on March 21, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. Texas won 56-44. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

No. 7 seed Texas overcame a shaky shooting night to grind out a 56-44 win over No. 10 Colorado State in the Midwest Region.

Texas used a 25-3 run to lead 27-11 at the half, holding the Rams scoreless over the final 6:50.

Colorado State rallied to pull within six, but Texas stretched the lead back out to move into the second round against Tennessee or Saint Peter’s.

The Longhorns went 1 for 14 from the 3-point arc but held the Rams to 29% from the floor.