AUSTIN, Texas — In a decisive victory on Friday night, the Texas Longhorns triumphed over Delaware State with a score of 90-68. Tre Johnson led the scoring for Texas with an impressive 21 points, while Kadin Shedrick contributed significantly with 14 points along with 11 rebounds. The team now holds a record of 6-1 for the season.

Adding to the scoring efforts, Tramon Mark put up 15 points, and Arthur Kaluma chipped in 13 points. The Longhorns got off to a fast start, establishing a 10-2 lead shortly after the game began. They then extended their lead dramatically with a 15-0 scoring streak, pushing the score to 25-6 midway through the first half. As the half progressed, the Longhorns added a 9-0 run and entered halftime with a comfortable 41-22 advantage.

Despite Texas shooting 60% during the second half, they struggled to maintain momentum, failing to achieve a scoring run longer than seven points. The Hornets managed to stay competitive throughout the second period, with Texas being outscored 49-46. Robert Smith was the standout performer for Delaware State, scoring 22 points, while teammates Martaz Robinson and Kaseem Watson made contributions with 15 and 11 points, respectively. Watson also secured 10 rebounds for a solid double-double performance. Corey Perkins rounded out the scoring for the Hornets with 10 points. Notably, Robinson made an impressive 9 of 10 free throws.

The scoring from Smith, Robinson, Watson, and Perkins accounted for nearly all of Delaware State’s points, excluding just 10. Texas managed to shoot 52% overall for the game, although their three-point shooting was less impressive at 8-for-27. On the other hand, Delaware State finished the game with a shooting percentage of 35%. A key statistic for Texas was their advantage in points off turnovers, outscoring Delaware State 20-8.