Texas Longhorns Stampede Over Alabama Crimson Tide at Moody Center

The Texas Longhorns, ranked fourth nationally, delivered a commanding performance against the Alabama Crimson Tide with a final score of 65-54. The Longhorns now stand with an impressive record, while the Crimson Tide's record remains unranked. The game unfolded at the Moody Center in Austin, where 9,753 fans witnessed the home team's dominance.

From the outset, the Texas Longhorns set a strong pace with 17 points in the first quarter and maintained their lead throughout each subsequent quarter. Their defensive prowess was on full display as they amassed a total of 11 blocks compared to just two from their opponents. Offensively, they were equally impressive; shooting 40 percent from field goals and making 24 out of their total attempts.

The Texas squad showed remarkable efficiency inside the paint scoring 34 points compared to Alabama's 22. They also capitalized on second-chance opportunities by scoring an additional 23 points off rebounds. The offensive rebounds were particularly telling for Texas as they grabbed an outstanding number of them – totaling at fifteen.

On defense, steals were another area where Texas excelled with nine takeaways contributing to their aggressive play style. This intensity was matched by fewer personal fouls than Alabama who committed seventeen fouls over the course of play.

Alabama did not go down without a fight though; they managed to sink five three-pointers and had a free throw percentage of seventy-eight which kept them within striking distance for much of the game. However, turnovers proved costly for them as they gave up possession fifteen times which translated into twelve points for Texas.

As we look ahead after this solid performance by Texas Longhorns at home court in Austin's Moody Center – fans can anticipate more action-packed games broadcasted live from this venue during this season’s matchups.