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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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    mmdaytontexas

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    6 minutes ago, Jeff Howe said:

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

    "We let down," he said.

    We got stuck at 88 points for almost 4-5 minutes.

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    Gerry Hamilton

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    7 minutes ago, Jeff Howe said:

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

    "We let down," he said.

    Horrible finish... doesn't matter long term, but it was turrible

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    Jeff Howe

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    Miller doesn't want to jinx Matas' improvement in controlling his fouls, but he's improved by playing in the same place for the same staff two years in a row.

    "No one ever will question his love for the game and his work ethic," Miller said.

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    Jeff Howe

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    It was good to get John Clark in the game.

    "He's spent a lot of time working," Miller said. "He's still getting the rust off... John's gift to our team is rebounding... He's an important part of our future and it was good to see him out there."

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    6 minutes ago, Jeff Howe said:

    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."

    This X1000 ... 74% vs 66% is the difference in 3-5 losses this season

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    Jeff Howe

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    Baylor has been "ferocious on the glass" under Scott Drew, Miller said.

    Rebounding is a key stat to track Sunday, along with minimizing turnovers.

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    Jeff Howe

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    Punch and Matas "are a great combination," Miller said. "I think they're grateful that the other one is their teammate."

    Punch likes not having to play the 5 all the time and Matas likes having someone who can absorb contact and dish it out.

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    It's nice to have outside shooters for a change.

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    8 minutes ago, Jeff Howe said:

    That's for the press conference.

    On to Baylor on Sunday.

    Thanks for the coverage.

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