Texas Longhorns Dominate Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum
The Texas Longhorns, ranked 10th, showcased their dominance over the 24th-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers with a commanding victory. The final scoreboard read 70-49 in favor of the visiting team. The Longhorns improved their record to an impressive tally while the Mountaineers faced another setback this season.
At the WVU Coliseum, fans witnessed the Texas Longhorns' formidable performance as they took control from the start. The first quarter saw them put up 23 points against West Virginia's 16, setting a tone for what was to come. Consistency was key for Texas as they followed up with an additional 14 points in the second quarter while holding West Virginia to just nine.
The offensive efficiency of Texas was evident through their shooting percentages; they achieved a solid fifty-three percent from field goals and an outstanding ninety percent from free throws. Their two-point shots were particularly effective, hitting at a fifty-five percent clip.
Defensively, Texas also excelled with three blocks and six steals contributing to their robust defensive effort. They capitalized on turnovers by scoring eight points off them and maintained pressure throughout all quarters.
Rebounding was another area where Texas outperformed West Virginia significantly. With forty-seven total rebounds compared to twenty-four by West Virginia, including thirty-two defensive boards that helped limit second-chance opportunities for their opponents.
The third quarter further solidified Texas's lead as they added seventeen more points to their tally while restricting West Virginia to only seven points during that period. By maintaining this momentum into the fourth quarter and adding sixteen final points, it became clear that victory was imminent for the visitors.
West Virginia did manage some resistance in terms of fast break scoring with seven fast break points and thirteen steals which showed moments of tenacity on defense but it wasn't enough against a well-rounded performance by Texas.
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate seeing more action from the Texas Longhorns when they host TCU Horned Frogs at Moody Center in Austin on January 10th at 7:00 PM local time. This game will be broadcasted live on LHN channel number six hundred seventy-seven for those who wish to follow along and support their team.