AUSTIN, Texas — Sophomore guard Tyrese Hunter posted a career-best 26 points to lead No. 11/11 Texas (3-0) to an impressive 93-74 victory against No. 2/2 Gonzaga (2-1) on Wednesday night before a sellout crowd of 11,313 fans at Moody Center. The win tied a program record for the highest-ranked AP opponent defeated and marked the fourth time in school history that the Longhorns have beaten the No. 2 team in The AP poll.
Hunter converted 9-of-14 field goals, including a 5-of-8 mark from three-point range, and 3-of-3 free throws while adding two assists, three rebounds and one steal in 26 minutes.