LSU 85, at Texas 88

AUSTIN, Texas (Interstat) — In a game defined by a blistering first-half offensive display and a tense, grinding second half, the Texas Longhorns held off a furious comeback attempt by the LSU Tigers for an 88-85 victory in a nonconference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at the Frank Erwin Center. A crowd of 10,908 saw the Longhorns improve to 17-9 overall, while LSU fell to 14-12. The narrative of the contest was split distinctly between halves. Texas, operating with ruthless efficiency, built a commanding 48-33 lead by halftime. The Longhorns shot a scorching 59% from the field in the opening… Read more...