Texas Longhorns defeat Chicago State 109-59 in season opener

The No. 7 Texas Longhorns opened their season with a dominant 109-59 victory over the Chicago State Cougars at the Moody Center in Austin. Junior center Matas Vokietaitis led the Longhorns with 22 points, shooting a perfect 9-of-9 from the field.

Other notable performances included Isaiah Johnson, who recorded 18 points and five assists, and freshman Joe Sterling, who contributed 14 points. Freshman Marcus Spears Jr. added 11 points and four blocks in his collegiate debut. The victory marks Texas' 25th consecutive home opener win dating back to the 2001-02 season.

Texas controlled the game from the early stages, building a 26-8 lead within the first eight minutes and maintaining a lead throughout the contest. The Longhorns finished the game shooting 62.5% from the field and out-rebounded the Cougars 44-22.