The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Postgame Notes
03.06.2010 | Men's Basketball
NR/#25 Texas 77, #21/22 Baylor 92
March 6, 2010
Ferrell Center - Waco, Texas
POSTGAME NOTES
TEAM
- Texas is 11-1 against Baylor in Waco and 24-3 overall during the Rick Barnes era
- Texas has won 49 of the last 59 meetings dating back to 1982-1983
- Texas is 100-14 (.877) against in-state foes during the Rick Barnes era
- Texas shot a season-high 88.9 percent from the free throw line (previous: .857 at Oklahoma State, Feb. 1)
- Texas has shot better than 50 percent from the floor in 14 games this season
- Texas' bench has outscored its opponent's bench in 27 of 31 games this season, including a 43-28 advantage tonight
- Texas had six assists on its first eight field goals, including three from G J'Covan Brown
J'Covan Brown
- Matched his career high with six assists (previous: vs. Nebraska, Feb. 13, 2010)
- Dished out at least four assists for the eighth time this season and at least five assists for the fourth time this season
- Has 11 assists in the last two games
Jordan Hamilton
- Scored in double figures for the 17th time in his career and the sixth time in the last seven games, including four straight
- Scored at least 15 points for the seventh time this season
- Matched his career high with two blocks (previous: vs. Nebraska, Feb. 13, 2010)
Damion James
- Made his 137th career start, improving on his school record and tying the Big 12 record (137, Aaron Miles, Kansas, 2002-05)
- Played in his 139th consecutive game, extending his UT record
- His overall games played total is also 139, second on the UT career list (144, A.J. Abrams)
- Moved into a tie for fifth on the UT career blocks list with 159 (Chris Owens, 2000-02)
- Reached double figures in scoring for the 28th time this season and the 97th in his career
- Pulled down at least six rebounds for the 30th time in 31 games this season and at least eight rebounds for the 24th time
- Blocked at least two shots for the ninth time this season
Gary Johnson
- Set career highs with 25 points and 10 made FG (previous: 22 points at Texas Tech, Feb. 20, 2010; eight made FG, twice)
- Set a career high with 38 minutes (previous: 36 vs. Kansas State, Jan. 31, 2009)
- Recorded his second 20-point game of the season and the third of his career
- Scored in double figures for the 14th time this season and the 35th time in his career
- Has pulled down at least eight rebounds in seven of the last 10 games
- Made 5-of-5 free throws
- Scored 11 of 13 points for Texas, including nine straight from 15:27 to 10:32 in the first half
Justin Mason
- Played in his 138th career game, third on the UT all-time list
- Started his 129th career game, second on the UT all-time list
Dexter Pittman
- Has blocked at least one shot in 25 of 31 games this season
