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No. 7 Texas 93, Grambling State 62: Postgame discussion, reactions

By Jeff Howe

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AUSTIN, Texas — With a game-high 26 points by Matas Vokietaitis leading five players in double figures, No. 7 Texas rolled to a 93-62 win over Grambling State on Monday.

The Longhorns never trailed in their last tune-up before facing their first Power Four opponent of the season. Texas (3-0) will face Baylor at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center on Sunday, renewing a rivalry that was put on the shelf after the Longhorns left the Big 12 for the SEC after the 2023-24 season.

While Vokietaitis led Texas in scoring, Sean Miller’s talented freshmen made their presence felt. Joe Sterling (13 points, 3-for-4 from 3-point range and two steals) and Marcus Spears Jr. (12 points, four rebounds and two assists) reached double figures in scoring, with Austin Goosby and Bo Ogden making the most of the minutes they’re getting as Mikey Lewis recovers from a foot injury, which required surgery (Oct. 1).

Vokietaitis recorded at least 10 points and five rebounds for the 18th consecutive regular-season game. He has the longest such streak by a Texas player since Kevin Durant reached those marks in the last 21 games of his lone season on the Forty Acres.

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    "It's electric," Punch said of Joe Sterling's hot start. "He threw me a great lob."

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    2 minutes ago, Jeff Howe said:

    David Punch on playing off Matas: "I don't think any team can guard both of us... Pick your poison."

    😂 I like the confidence! Somebody tell the opposing coaches to bring extra aspirin. They're going to need it. Pick your poison indeed!

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    3 minutes ago, AusMOJO said:

    I think the Baylor game will be a much bigger test of where this team is at. But the fact they've consistently score 90+ points in 3 games is a good sign, imo. Regardless of competition.

    True. They scored 93 points and the starting backcourt of Johnson and Goosby only had a combined five of them. Just shows, even without Lewis, how good this offense is. Free throw shooting must improve overall for this team to be at its best long term. I think Johnson and Goosby are two of the best free throw shooters on the team, so that will help.

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    Sean Miller wasn't happy with the last eight minutes of the game.

    "We let down," he said.

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    On free-throw shooting (27-for-42 tonight): "We have a free-throw program that we believe in. We do it so guys have a process that they can call on now that we're in real games... We left a lot of points on the table at halftime... What percentage we shoot from the free-throw line will be a big indicator of our offensive success."

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    Miller has a lot of respect for Scott Drew and the Baylor program. Sunday's game is a test, but it's a test because the Longhorns are playing an NCAA Tournament-caliber team.

    "The object isn't to learn now," he said. "It's to win and learn."

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    Miller said Joe Sterling is "as good a shooter as I've been around."

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    Just now, Jeff Howe said:

    Miller said Joe Sterling is "as good a shooter as I've been around."

    "He's been really consistent shooting the ball," Miller said.

    Sterling is a 6-foot-4 guard with a quick release who can shoot it off the catch or the bounce.

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    Just now, Jeff Howe said:

    "He's been really consistent shooting the ball," Miller said.

    Sterling is a 6-foot-4 guard with a quick release who can shoot it off the catch or the bounce.

    Miller said Bo Ogden, "can really shoot the basketball, too."

    Sterling, Ogden and Mikey Lewis are guys Texas will count on to make shots at a high clip.

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    Isaiah Johnson and Austin Goosby combined for six assists and one turnover. Miller liked how they found guys and played clean basketball.

    "They did a great job setting the tone," Miller said. "I thought they played well."

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