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Texas Rolls Past Rider 99-65 Behind Swain's 26 as Heide, Vokietaitis Hit 20

Texas turns to the Maui Invitational with an emphasis on steadier perimeter shooting plus better free throws.

Overview

  • The Longhorns moved to 4-1 and led for all but the first 14 seconds at the Moody Center.
  • Texas shot about 55% from the field, generated 34 fast-break points, and finished with only six turnovers.
  • In his first start, Camden Heide drilled 6 of 9 threes for a career-high 20, matching Matas Vokietaitis at 20 as Dailyn Swain led with 26.
  • Simeon Wilcher contributed 12 points and a game-high five assists, while Rider's Flash Burton scored 16.
  • Coach Sean Miller has stressed improving outside shooting and free-throw conversion ahead of the trip to Hawaii for the Maui Invitational.