Overview

• Texas Longhorns (9-2) will host the New Orleans Privateers (2-7) at Moody Center, with tip-off scheduled for 8 p.m. EST.
• Star freshman Tre Johnson, averaging 19.9 points per game, is recovering from a right hip injury and remains questionable for the game.
• Texas has excelled in non-conference play, recently defeating Arkansas-Pine Bluff 121-57, showcasing their depth with eight players scoring in double figures.
• New Orleans enters the game on a three-game losing streak, including a 104-57 loss to Iowa, with leading scorer James White averaging 19.1 points per game.
• Texas is heavily favored in the matchup, with experts predicting another high-scoring game given New Orleans' defensive struggles this season.