Dominant Start Sets Tone
The Texas Longhorns established control early, building a commanding 55-27 lead by halftime against the Grambling Tigers. Matas Vokietaitis spearheaded the offensive effort, finishing with a game-high 26 points while also grabbing nine rebounds. His performance included multiple dunks and efficient free-throw shooting, anchoring a Texas attack that outscored its opponent in every phase of the first half.
Grambling struggled to contain Texas’s interior presence and perimeter shooting. The Tigers managed only 27 points in the opening 20 minutes, relying on three-pointers from Mekhi Fitts and Isaiah Miranda to stay somewhat competitive. However, they could not match the consistency of the Longhorns, who leveraged strong defense and transition opportunities to widen the gap significantly before the break.
Second Half Extends Lead
Texas maintained its intensity in the second half, extending the margin to 31 points at various stages. The final quarter saw both teams trade baskets, but Texas never trailed or even threatened to close the deficit meaningfully. Grambling’s Mekhi Fitts contributed 13 points for the Tigers, while Antonio Shannon added seven rebounds.
Isaiah Howard facilitated the offense with two assists, but the team lacked the firepower to mount a sustained comeback.
