The No. 7 Texas Longhorns fell just short of reaching the 100-point plateau for the second time in two games to open the 2026-27 season, but it was only because head coach Sean Miller was able to empty his bench with plenty of time to spare in Thursday’s 98-50 victory over the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs.
Seven players reached double figures for the Longhorns, led by a game-high 16 points for junior center Matas Vokietaitis, who went 6-of-8 shooting with seven rebounds in 20 minutes. Sophomore guard Isaiah Johnson was similarly efficient shooting, hitting two three and making all five of his free throws, but also committed a team-high three turnovers.