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Can Texas Longhorns Extend Their Winning Streak at Moody Center?

As the Texas Longhorns prepare to host the West Virginia Mountaineers at the Moody Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance. The Longhorns have been on a winning streak, showcasing a strong offense and defense that has left opponents struggling to keep up.


Feb 11, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward James Okonkwo (32) shoots over Texas Longhorns forward Brock Cunningham (30) during the second half at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against the Islanders, the Longhorns dominated with a 71-55 victory. Their shooting was efficient from both inside and outside the arc, hitting 56 percent of two-point attempts and 33 percent from three-point range. They also excelled at free throws with an impressive 79 percent success rate. Defensively, they were formidable as well, racking up seven blocks and outrebounding their opponents by eight.


The previous match saw an even more potent offensive display against LSU Tigers in Houston's Toyota Center. The Longhorns scored a season-high of 96 points while maintaining high shooting accuracy – 54 percent from the field and an outstanding 88 percent from the free-throw line. Their ball movement was exceptional as they dished out 21 assists.


Feb 11, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Marcus Carr (5) shoots during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

Against Houston Christian Huskies earlier in December at home, Texas displayed tenacious defense with six blocks and thirteen steals leading to twenty points off turnovers. They won comfortably with a score of 77-50 while maintaining strong field goal percentages across both halves.


The upcoming game promises excitement as West Virginia Mountaineers come visiting. With recent performances indicating an upward trend for Texas in terms of scoring efficiency, rebounding strength, and defensive solidity – fans can anticipate another thrilling encounter on home turf where they've shown dominance.


Feb 11, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Dylan Disu (1) grabs a rebound during the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports ac

Scheduled for February 10th at Moody Center in Austin, this matchup will be broadcasted live on LHN channel number 677 starting at 8 PM local time (20:00 +00:00 UTC). Fans should not miss what could be another showcase of basketball prowess by their beloved Longhorns.

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