Matas Vokietaitis showcased his elite interior presence on Monday night, scoring a game-high 26 points to power No. 7 Texas to a decisive 93-62 victory over Grambling State. The 7-foot junior was efficient and impactful in just 23 minutes, shooting 8 for 12 from the field and converting 10 of 12 free throws while grabbing nine rebounds. His performance underscores his role as the Longhorns’ primary scoring threat, as he currently leads the team with 21.3 points per game in their 3-0 start to the season.
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Texas controlled the game through sheer physical dominance in the paint, outscoring Grambling State 46-18 in the restricted area. The Longhorns also capitalized on transition opportunities, holding a 14-0 advantage in fast-break points that kept the pressure on the Grambling State defense. While Vokietaitis was the focal point, the depth of the roster was evident as Joe Sterling and Marcus Spears Jr. contributed 13 and 12 points respectively off the bench, ensuring a balanced offensive attack.
Supporting Vokietaitis, Elyjah Freeman added 11 points and six rebounds, while David Punch provided a versatile stat line of 10 points, six rebounds, three steals, and two blocks. Notably, Vokietaitis was the only Longhorn with more than seven field-goal attempts, highlighting the team’s reliance on his inside scoring. Grambling State (1-1) found limited success, with Mekhi Fitts leading the effort with 13 points and Antoine Shannon adding 12, but they could not match the intensity and size of the No. 7 ranked Longhorns.
Source: Yahoo Sports
