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

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.