AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Tyrese Hunter scored 18 points, and No. 19 Texas defeated Rice 80-64 Wednesday night, extending its season-opening winning streak to three games. Hunter shot 3 for 5 from 3-point distance and the Longhorns (3-0) hit 10 of 22 (45.5%) overall. Kadin Shedrick scored 15 points, Max Abmas added 13 and Dillon […]
No. 7 Texas has reeled off four straight wins since Oklahoma handed the Longhorns their only defeat, and losing this time of year isn't an option if they want to accomplish their goals. Same goes for Iowa State, which hosts the Longhorns in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday night. “Another Big 12 championship game for us,” Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said.
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers felt just as comfortable as he did before missing two games after injuring his throwing shoulder. “It’s getting better every day," said Ewers, who completed 22 of 33 passes “I’m just going to keep getting treatment and keep rolling.”