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Men's Basketball earns 68-58 win at No. 22/21 Texas Tech
02.29.2020 | Men's Basketball
Andrew Jones ties his career high with 22 points to lead UT to its fourth-straight Big 12 win.
LUBBOCK, Texas — Redshirt sophomore guard Andrew Jones tied his career high with 22 points to pace The University of Texas Men's Basketball team (18-11, 8-8 Big 12) to a 68-58 win at No. 22/21 Texas Tech (18-11, 9-7 Big 12) on Saturday afternoon at United Supermarkets Arena. The Longhorns, who earned their fourth-consecutive Big 12 Conference victory, have won back-to-back contests against AP Top 25 opponents for the first time since the 2013-14 season.
Jones, who had 14 of his 22 points in the opening half, converted 8-of-14 field goals, including 3-of-8 from three-point range while tying his career high in minutes (39). Sophomore guard Courtney Ramey also reached double figures in scoring, and all 12 of his points came in the second half.
Junior forward Royce Hamm Jr. registered a season-high 9 points (4-6 FG), 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block in 29 minutes. Redshirt freshman forward Brock Cunningham added a career-high 8 points (3-3 FG, 2-2 threes) and a career-best 2 steals while tying his career high with 5 rebounds in a career-high 22 minutes.
Trailing 37-30 at the break, the Longhorns outscored the Red Raiders by a 38-21 margin in the second half. Texas converted 63.6-percent (14-22) from the floor, including a 3-of-5 mark from three-point range, in the final 20 minutes. UT held Texas Tech to just 36.0-percent FG shooting (9-25), including a 2-of-10 (.200) mark from beyond the arc, in the second half.
Leading 60-58 following a Kevin McCullar three-point play with 1:12 remaining, the Longhorns closed out the victory with an 8-0 run.
Texas Basketball Postgame Notes
Texas 68, #22/21 Texas Tech 58
February 29, 2020
United Supermarkets Arena (Lubbock, Texas)
Attendance: 15,098 (sellout)
Team Notes
- Texas posted its fourth-consecutive Big 12 Conference win. This marked the first time UT has won four-consecutive league games since the Longhorns won seven-straight Big 12 games in the 2013-14 season (Jan. 11 – Feb. 4).
- Each of UT's last four league wins have been by double-digit margins (70-56 vs. TCU on Feb. 19, 70-59 at K-State on Feb. 22, 67-57 vs. No. 20/19 West Virginia on Feb. 24, 68-58 at No. 22/21 Texas Tech on Feb. 29). It's the first time Texas has accomplished the feat since it won nine-consecutive Big 12 contests by double-digit margins in the 2010-11 season (Jan. 11-Feb. 9, 2011).
- Texas recorded its third victory against an AP Top 25 opponent this season (3-5). UT also won 70-66 at No. 23 Purdue (Nov. 9) and 67-57 vs. No. 20/19 West Virginia (Feb. 24).
- This marked the first time UT has won back-to-back games against AP Top 25 opponents since the Longhorns won three-consecutive games against AP ranked opponents in the 2013-14 season (86-76 vs. No. 8 Iowa State on Jan. 18, 67-64 at No. 22 Kansas State on Jan. 21, 74-60 at No. 24 Baylor on Jan. 25).
- UT improved to 5-5 in true road games this season, including a 4-4 mark in Big 12 road contests.
- Texas converted 52.2% (24-46) from the floor, including a 10-of-22 (.455) mark from three-point range, during the victory. The Longhorns have topped 50% FG shooting in each of their last four victories and improved to 8-0 this season when converting at least 50% from the field.
- UT hit 10-of-22 (.455) from beyond the arc and improved to 7-1 this year when reaching double digits in 3-point field goals made.
- The Longhorns limited Texas Tech to 58 points on 39.2% FG shooting (20-51), including a 7-of-21 (.333) mark from three-point range.
- Trailing 37-30 at the half, Texas outscored the Red Raiders by a 38-21 margin in the second half. The Longhorns hit 63.6% FG (14-22), including a 3-of-5 (.600) mark from three-point range, in the final 20 minutes. UT held Texas Tech to 36.0% FG shooting (9-25), including a 2-of-10 (.200) mark from three-point range, in the second half.
- UT posted a +7 (30-23) rebound margin on the afternoon and improved to 9-2 on the year when outrebounding its opponent.
- Moved into sole possession of 34th place on UT's all-time scoring list (1,053)
- Set his career high in scoring (8 points), previous: 3 at K-State (Feb. 22)
- Set his career high in FG made (3-3), previous: 1, twice
- Set his career high in 3FG made (2-2), previous: 0
- Set his career high in steals (2), previous: 1 (four times)
- Set his career high in minutes (22), previous: 19 vs. TCU (Feb. 19)
- Tied his career high in rebounds (5) and assists (1)
- Set his season high in scoring (9 points), previous: 8 vs. Central Michigan (Dec. 14, 2019)
- Tied his career high in field goals made (4-6), previous: 4 vs. UTA (Dec. 28, 2018)
- Tied his career high in scoring (22 points) for the second straight contest (22 vs. West Virginia on Feb. 24)
- Tied his career high in minutes (39) for the second straight contest (39 vs. West Virginia on Feb. 24)
- Tied his career high in FG made (8-14)
- Topped the 20-point mark for the sixth time this year (29 games) and in his career (74 games)
- Reached double figures in scoring for the 15th time this year and 44th time in his career
- Recorded 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-2 FT) in 19 minutes of action the first half
- Reached double figures in scoring (12 points) for the 19th time this year (29 games) and 37th time in his career (66 games)
- Scored all 12 of his points in the second half
