The 4-0 Texas basketball program is up in New York City to play in the annual 2K Empire Classic. Their opening matchup comes against the Georgetown Hoyas led by head coach Patrick Ewing. The Texas Longhorns have jetted out of the gate with three wins at home against mid-majors as well as a very impressive road win in West Lafayette against Purdue.
Texas has made their money on the defensive end, holding opponents to 55.3 points per game, good for 18th in the country. In their Thursday night matchup something will have to give as Georgetown is averaging over 81 points per game, good for 59th nationally.