“We’re going into New York to play some good teams (Sunday and Monday) and we got to take care of the ball. “You can’t win big games with a lot of turnovers,” Cunningham said. The Longhorns had eight turnovers in the first half and 16 in the game after losing the ball 20 times against Delaware State. Texas made six 3-point baskets, including three by Hunter, on the way to a 41-32 lead at halftime. Abmas followed the Cunningham 3 with a pair of his own.
Texas broke loose with a flurry of 3-pointers early in the second half, just as it did in its last win, against Delaware State on Friday.īrock Cunningham made the first 3-pointer after a steal, putting Texas ahead by 15 points. “We got great shots in the first half,” Pera said. Rice coach Scott Pera said the Owls had their share of open 3-point shots despite the Longhorns’ defensive effort, particularly in the first half, when they missed 8 of 10.
