Vokietaitis Powers Texas Past Grambling 93-62 at Moody Center

Dominant First Half Sets Tone

The Texas Longhorns established control early at the Moody Center, racing to a 55-27 halftime lead over the visiting Grambling Tigers. The victory improved Texas’s record to 3-0, while Grambling fell to 1-1 on the season.

Texas jumped out to an immediate offensive rhythm. Elyjah Freeman and Matas Vokietaitis led the way in the opening minutes, with Freeman contributing via a dunk and free throws. The Longhorns’ defense held Grambling scoreless for the first few possessions before Mekhi Fitts hit a three-pointer. However, Texas quickly answered with scoring runs fueled by Joe Sterling’s perimeter shooting and David Punch’s interior presence.

By the middle of the first half, the gap had widened significantly. Matas Vokietaitis continued to attack the rim, adding dunks and layups to his tally. Grambling managed some offense through Brandon Hardy and Isaiah Miranda, but they could not keep pace with Texas’s balanced attack.

Bo Ogden and Marcus Spears Jr. added three-pointers and free throws for the Tigers, who trailed 27-55 at the break.

Second Half Continues Texas Control

Texas maintained its momentum after halftime, extending its lead to a commanding 93-62 final margin. Vokietaitis remained the focal point of the offense, continuing to score efficiently off the bench and from the free-throw line. He finished with 26 points, also pulling down nine rebounds.

Grambling attempted to chip away at the deficit in the second half. Mekhi Fitts led the Tigers with 13 points, utilizing jumpers and driving layups. Isaiah Howard contributed two assists, while Antonio Shannon added seven rebounds for Grambling.

Texas’s depth was evident as multiple players found the scoreboard. Isaiah Johnson dished out four assists for the Longhorns, facilitating the offense that kept the Tigers’ defense stretched. The final quarter saw both teams trade baskets, but the result was never in doubt. John Clark made a late layup and free throw for Grambling, while Dwayne Pierce hit a three-pointer for Texas.

Final Score and Records

The game concluded with Texas winning 93-62 before a crowd of 10,872 at the Moody Center in Austin. The win marks a perfect start to the season for the Longhorns, who now sit at 3-0. Grambling drops to 1-1 as they look to regroup after the loss.

Key contributors for Texas included Vokietaitis’s 26 points and nine rebounds, alongside Johnson’s four assists. For Grambling, Fitts’s 13 points and Shannon’s seven rebounds were the primary statistical highlights. The Tigers’ offense struggled to match the efficiency of Texas throughout the contest.

No further playoff implications or series standings apply to this regular-season matchup. The Longhorns continue their season with confidence, while Grambling moves forward with a 1-1 record.

Sources

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