Texas vs Houston Christian preview, prediction, how to watch

The Texas basketball team fell in its season-opener Monday against Ohio State in Las Vegas 80-72. Now Texas is headed home.

Can the No. 19 Longhorns (0-1) rebound against a Houston Christian (1-0) squad not expected to contend in the Southland Conference? Fans who will pour into Moody Center for the home opener Friday certainly hope — and expect — so. Anything less than a dominant performance that features plenty of minutes for reserves will raise some concerns about a roster that includes 10 new players.

Here’s what you need to know for Friday’s matchup (7 p.m., SEC Network+):

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Texas coach Rodney Terry (not pictured) is confident the Longhorns will find some scoring around Tre Johnson, center, on Friday. Johnson broke Kevin Durant’s school record for most points by a UT freshman in his debut game during the Longhorns’ season-opening loss to Ohio State on Monday.

What channel is Texas vs Houston Christian on Friday?

TV channel: SEC Network+.

Livestream: Fubo (free trial), ESPN+

Texas vs. Houston Christian will be broadcast and streamed on SECN+ and ESPN+. Other streaming options for the game include Fubo.

Texas vs Houston Christian time

Date: Friday

Start time: 7 p.m.

Location: Moody Center in Austin.

Who will help out Tre Johnson?

Tre Johnson, the highly touted freshman shooting guard from the Dallas area, set a school record for most points by a freshman in a debut with 29 Monday against Ohio State. He shot 10 of 20 from the floor, including 5 of 10 from 3-point range. He also made four of his five free throws while adding five rebounds, four assists and two steals in a team-high 39 minutes.

However, no one else made more than four shots from the floor and the rest of the team combined to go 2-for-17 shooting from 3-point range. Transfer guard Jordan Pope, who led Oregon State in scoring last season, tallied just five points against Ohio State.

But Texas coach Rodney Terry said he’s more worried…

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Author : Austin American-Statesman

Publish date : 2024-11-07 23:30:00

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