AUSTIN, Texas — In a commanding display on Saturday, Kansas State transfer Arthur Kaluma and talented freshman Tre Johnson each contributed 18 points, leading Texas to a decisive 89-43 victory over Mississippi Valley State.

With this win, Texas improved to a 3-1 record, having triumphed in three consecutive games following an 80-72 defeat against Ohio State in their season opener at the Hall of Fame Series.

The Longhorns saw strong performances from several players, with Julian Larry adding 13 points, Kadin Shedrick contributing 12, and Jordan Pope chipping in 10 points.

For Mississippi Valley State (1-3), Alvin Stredic was the standout performer, scoring 11 points and grabbing eight rebounds, while Greg Moore also reached double figures with 10 points.

The game turned in favor of Texas after Jayson Kent and Larry connected for back-to-back layups, giving the Longhorns a 14-12 advantage with less than ten minutes left in the first half. This triggered a decisive 17-5 run that featured seven points from Kaluma, allowing Texas to establish a comfortable lead.

Shedrick’s emphatic dunk pushed Texas ahead 33-23 by halftime. An impressive start to the second half saw Johnson score nine points in the first three minutes, extending the lead to 17. The Longhorns then unleashed a 14-0 run, punctuated by consecutive three-pointers from Johnson and Pope, stretching the score to 62-32 with just over ten minutes remaining.

Mississippi Valley State managed to stop a scoring drought that lasted over four minutes when Antonio Sisk hit a layup. However, Texas responded with yet another 14-0 run, building a massive 42-point cushion. Larry was fouled on a layup attempt, successfully converting the ensuing free throw with just 6:31 left on the clock, solidifying the Longhorns’ dominance throughout the game.

As the season progresses, Texas will look to maintain their momentum as they prepare for upcoming challenges.