South Carolina 75, at Texas 84

AUSTIN, Texas (Interstat) — In a game defined by a relentless parade to the free throw line and a decisive rebounding advantage, the Texas Longhorns outlasted the South Carolina Gamecocks 84-75 in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball matchup Tuesday night at the Frank Erwin Center. A crowd of 10,286 saw the Longhorns, who entered as heavy favorites, methodically pull away in the second half behind a combination of efficient offense and physical interior play. The victory improved Texas to 14-9 overall, while South Carolina fell to 11-12. The most critical phase of the contest came in the latter stages of… Read more...