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The UT Austin women's basketball team needs an opponent in Vegas Sunday. So, the coach turned to Twitter

COVID-19 sidelined the Longhorns' original opponent, Arizona. UT coach Vic Schaefer put out a tweet in search for a new matchup, and the results were as expected.
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Texas head coach Vic Schaefer against Stanford during an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

LAS VEGAS — Got any plans Sunday afternoon? 

Texas Longhorns women's basketball coach Vic Schaefer has turned to Twitter (because that always goes well) in the search for a new opponent for a Sunday game in Las Vegas.

Their original game against Arizona in the Coast to Coast Challenge was canceled due to COVID-19 protocols and contact tracing within the Arizona program.

The Longhorns team said that officials were working to find a replacement for the 2:30 p.m. PST game, but Schaefer is looking to take matters into his own hands.

"Does anyone want to play us at 2:30 tomorrow on ESPN in the T-Mobile Arena here in Las Vegas? We need an opponent as Arizona is in Covid protocol. I know it’s late but it’s an opportunity. Give me a call or DM me back," Schaefer said in a tweet Saturday night.

His tweet garnered many reactions as fans had fun with the idea of gathering some friends and heading to Vegas to play basketball.

"I’m a Longhorn living in Las Vegas. I’m 5’5” and in my 40’s. I’m available though. I could bring some friends. Pretty sure we would never score," one person replied.

"Coach don’t care who. Just wants to play!" another said.

"Let me catch a flight…" another replied.

But, of course, those interested were given a short notice and the coach understands. In response to someone saying, "kinda short notice, coach," Schaefer replied, "No kidding! Welcome to my world."

As of 9 p.m. Saturday, the Longhorns still hadn't found a new opponent.

The women's basketball team is currently 7-1 on the season. The team's next scheduled game is Wednesday, Dec. 22 at Princeton.

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