Overview
- Texas improved to 9-4 by defeating Maryland Eastern Shore, with Matas Vokietaitis scoring 22 and Jordan Pope adding 21 on five made threes.
- UMES shot 46% from the field and 40% from three, prompting Miller’s postgame criticism of Texas’ effort and execution on the defensive end.
- Vokietaitis attempted 21 free throws, drew 13 fouls and set a school mark for free-throw attempts in a half, highlighting his physical impact in the paint.
- Texas shot 53% from the floor and posted season highs at the line with 31 makes on 42 attempts, while Tramon Mark scored 17 and Dailyn Swain logged a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double.
- The Longhorns exit nonconference play with strong offensive numbers built against a light schedule and host Mississippi State to open SEC play on Jan. 3, as UMES fell to 4-13 with a seventh straight loss.