*****GAME THREAD: #2 TEXAS vs. #7 CREIGHTON

[BWilk55]

They changed it up and started dropping guys down to help and that worked a little better. They shot terrible and we didn’t shoot much better but Beard’s teams play such good defense. Good win 

3 turnovers was also huge. Creighton had 8. Offensive rebounds 9-8 Texas. So even though both teams shot similarly (and Creighton made more FTs), we had 8 more shots and that gives you the edge.

 

[longhorn_mig]

Hard fought win last night. The offense was definitely streaky, but the good guys played some solid defense to overcome those lulls during the game.

On a side note, took our toddler last night. She had a great time and was yelling Texas Fight on the concourse. Lol, I was proud dad. When she attends games, we’re 2-0. Her first game was Tennessee last year, so she shows up for the big games.

 

[tejasrulz]

Done ?It’s gonna be a fun year. 
UT 72-67

1st top 10 win at home since 2009!

I have you on block but saw this last night while checking on my phone which I don't log into HornSports with. Texas beat #2 Gonzaga at home earlier this year and #8 Kansas at home last year so your info is incorrect. Nice try aggy

 

[BWilk55]

Both teams missed some open 3s last night. This is probably more the norm for Texas compared to Creighton as they are a better shooting team - especially the Baylor Scheierman kid. They hit a few more of their shots and this is a tighter contest throughout (we hit a few more it would have been a wide margin throughout).

That said, we controlled the game throughout and if not for an incredible shooting performance in the last 4 minutes by Baylor the game would not have tightened up at the end. He was 0-10 shooting at that point and then made 4 shots - all pretty tough shots including a Steph Curry style deep 3 while defended. Texas responded well by hitting their free throws and protecting the ball nicely in the last minute. The in bounds to Timmy Allen was a questionable coaching call - even the broadcast called it out as he missed the front end of the 1 and 1. Next in bounds, Allen was the passer so perhaps a good adjustment by Beard.

 

[83Dee]

We didn’t play close to our best game and beat the #7 team.   This team is legit!   Of course Creighton didn’t play their best game either.

Bravo men’s basketball team!

Bravo Coach Beard! 

Bravo home court advantage!

 

[83Dee]

I have you on block but saw this last night while checking on my phone which I don't log into HornSports with. Texas beat #2 Gonzaga at home earlier this year and #8 Kansas at home last year so your info is incorrect. Nice try aggy

I heard someone talking about this… I think the gist was it’s our first win at home against a top 10 team wile we are in the top 10.  Something like that.  Very bizarre and confusing stat…. I bet JD got it from that source.  

 

[tejasrulz]

I heard someone talking about this… I think the gist was it’s our first win at home against a top 10 team wile we are in the top 10.  Something like that.  Very bizarre and confusing stat…. I bet JD got it from that source.  

Maybe but I'm very skeptical of him based on some of the things he has posted. 

 

[83Dee]

Maybe but I'm very skeptical of him based on some of the things he has posted. 

Ha!  I know. 

 

[Wayne]

Maybe but I'm very skeptical of him based on some of the things he has posted. 

I think this would be more accurate if you replaced "some" with "most" or "all".  Or just get rid of "some of".

 

[david ficken]

Maybe but I'm very skeptical of him based on some of the things he has posted. 

When did he ever say anything of importance? That's the issue 

 

[Basis Points]

I saw the stat on the Texas Sports website(UT) game summary.  Obviously could have been posted elsewhere

 

[Johnny Depp]

I heard someone talking about this… I think the gist was it’s our first win at home against a top 10 team wile we are in the top 10.  Something like that.  Very bizarre and confusing stat…. I bet JD got it from that source.  

Yes, I may have mis heard what the announcer said at the end? I think you might have it right. 

 

[TXFF]

Finally watched the replay last night. Dang, the team is looking really good for this point in the season. Playing with a great deal of confidence. If everyone can stay healthy, should be a great season.