Freshman Morris excels for No. 7 Texas in 100-72 victory
Texas forward Timmy Allen (0) drives the ball against Louisiana-Lafayette guard Greg Williams, Jr. (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Michael Thomas]
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Freshman Arterio Morris scored a season-best 25 points in just 18 minutes and No. 7 Texas beat Louisiana-Lafayette 100-72 on Wednesday night for its third straight win without suspended coach Chris Beard. The Longhorns improved to 10-1. Morris, a reserve whose previous best was 11 points, connected with 9 of 11 shots and made five 3-point baskets against Louisiana-Lafayette. Texas converted 12 of 22 3-pointers. Jordan Brown, a 6-foot-11 forward, led Louisiana-Lafayette with 20 points. The Ragin’ Cajuns fell to 10-2.
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Texas acting head coach Rodney Terry, center, directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
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Texas forward Dillon Mitchell, right, defends the drive by Louisiana-Lafayette guard Kentrell Garnett, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
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Louisiana-Lafayette forward Jordan Brown, right, blocks the shot of Texas guard Tyrese Hunter, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Texas won 100-72.(AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
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