The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
University of Texas
15-11,5-8Big 12
TCU
14-12,5-8Big 12
Men's Basketball defeats TCU, 70-56
02.20.2020 | Men's Basketball
Andrew Jones (21 points) and Will Baker (20 points) post career scoring highs in the victory.
AUSTIN, Texas — Redshirt sophomore guard Andrew Jones registered a career-best 21 points, and freshman center Will Baker added a career-high 20 points to lead The University of Texas Men's Basketball team (15-11, 5-8 Big 12) to a 70-56 victory against TCU (14-12, 5-8 Big 12) on Wednesday night at the Frank Erwin Center. Jones converted 7-of-14 field goals, including 3-of-5 from three-point range, in a season-high 36 minutes.
Baker, who had scored just 16 total points in his first 17 collegiate contests entering the night, hit 8-of-12 field goals, including 4-of-6 from three-point range, in a career-best 26 minutes of action. He had 15 points (6-7 FG, 3-3 threes) in 14 minutes during the first half.
Sophomore guard Courtney Ramey recorded 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists without a turnover in a season-high 38 minutes. Freshman forward Kai Jones added a career-high 10 points (3-3 FG, 2-2 threes), 6 rebounds and 2 blocks and in a career-best 35 minutes.
Despite hitting 57.7% (15-26) from the floor, including a perfect 5-of-5 from beyond the arc, the Longhorns trailed 38-36 at the break. The Texas defense was dominant in the final 20 minutes, limiting the Horned Frogs to 18 points on 24.1% (7-29) FG shooting, including a 0-of-10 mark from three-point range. Leading 54-51 with 4:15 remaining, the Longhorns closed the game on a 16-5 run.
Texas Basketball Postgame Notes
Texas 70, TCU 56
February 19, 2020
Frank Erwin Center (Austin, Texas)
Attendance: 8,395
Team Notes
- Texas improved to 111-68 in the all-time series against TCU. UT has won three straight and 20 of the last 27 meetings against the Horned Frogs.
- The Longhorns improved to 65-21 against TCU in games played in Austin. UT has won 16 of the last 18 home games against the Horned Frogs.
- UT improved to 253-51 at the Erwin Center in the last 18 seasons (dating back to the start of the 2002-03 season). UT is 62-25 at home during the Shaka Smart era (10-5 in 2019-20).
- Leading 54-51 at the 4:15 mark, Texas closed the game on a 16-5 run.
- Texas converted 51.0% (26-51) from the floor during the victory. UT improved to 5-0 this year when hitting at least 50% from the field.
- The Longhorns set a team season high in 3-point field goal percentage (60.0%, 9-15), previous: 56.0 (14-25) vs. Central Michigan on Dec. 14.
- UT went 5-of-5 from 3-point range in the first half. This marked just the second time in program history (since the 3-point shot started in the 1986-87 season) that the Longhorns hit at least 5 threes without a miss in a half. Texas also went 5-of-5 from beyond the arc in the first half vs. Baylor on Feb. 14, 2006.
- The 36 first-half points scored by Texas marked the highest first-half point total by the Longhorns in Big 12 play this year (previous: 33 vs. Oklahoma on Jan. 8 and at Kansas on Feb. 3).
- Texas limited TCU to 18 points on 24.1% FG shooting (7-29) in the second half, including an 0-10 mark from three-point range.
- UT posted a 30-6 advantage in bench scoring.
- Set his career high in points (20), previous: 3 vs. K-State (Jan. 11)
- In his previous 17 contests, he had scored 16 total points in 107 total minutes
- Had 15 points (6-7 FG, 3-3 threes) in 14 minutes during the first half
- Topped the 20-point mark and reached double figures in scoring for the first time in his collegiate career (18 games)
- Set his career high in field goals made (8-12), previous: 1 (seven times)
- Set his career high in 3-point field goals made (4-6), previous: 1 vs. K-State (Jan. 11)
- Set his career high in minutes (26), previous: 16 at Iowa State (Feb. 15)
- Missed his first collegiate game after starting the previous 96 contests (bruised right heel)
- Set his career high in minutes (19), previous: 15 at Iowa State (Feb. 15)
- Set his career high in points (21), previous: 20 (three times)
- Topped the 20-point mark for the fourth time this year (26 games) and in his career (71 games)
- Reached double figures in scoring for the 12th time this year and 41st time in his career
- Set his season high in minutes (36), previous: 32 vs. Texas Tech (Feb. 8)
- Tied his season high in FT made (4-4)
- Set his career high in points (10), previous: 8 vs. McNeese State (Nov. 30)
- Set his career high in 3-point field goals made (2-2), previous: 1 (twice)
- Set his career high in minutes (35), previous: 34 at Kansas (Feb. 3)
- Reached double figures in scoring (15 points) for the 16th time this year (26 games) and 34th time in his career (63 games)
- Added a team-high 6 rebounds and 5 assists without a turnover
- Set his season high in minutes (38), previous: 37 at Providence (Dec. 21)
- Tied his season high in steals (2)
- Made his first career start (23 games)
- Set his career high in minutes (28), previous: 23 vs. Iowa State (Feb. 1)
