Texas Defeats Northwestern State, Closes Non-Conference Play on Strong Note

Freshman Tre Johnson returned with 18 points as the Longhorns secured a decisive 77-53 victory ahead of their SEC debut.

Texas Longhorns improved to 11-2 after a dominant 77-53 win over Northwestern State at the Moody Center in Austin.
Freshman guard Tre Johnson returned from a two-game absence due to a hip injury, scoring 18 points, including four three-pointers, in just 22 minutes of play.
Texas built a commanding 41-22 halftime lead, holding Northwestern State to 30% shooting in the first half and outshooting them 50% to 38% overall.
Key contributions included Arthur Kaluma with 13 rebounds and Jordan Pope adding 11 points, as Texas' starters were given limited minutes ahead of their SEC opener.
The Longhorns now prepare for their inaugural SEC season, starting with a matchup against No. 13 Texas A&M on January 4, followed by a challenging stretch of games against top-ranked opponents.