National Basketball Association
Texas 76, Lamar 55
When: 8:00 PM ET, Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Where: Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas
Officials:
# Brent Meaux, # John Stagliano, # Joe DeRosa
Attendance:
9898
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Cory Joseph and Jordan Hamilton each scored 16 points, leading a balanced effort as No. 20 Texas pulled away for a 76-55 victory over Lamar on Wednesday night in Austin, Texas.
Tristan Thompson added 11 points and 13 rebounds for the Longhorns (6-1), who won handily despite committing 23 turnovers. The Longhorns' suffocating defensive effort held Lamar to 18-of-70 shooting (25.7 percent) from the field and forced 21 giveaways.
The Cardinals (4-3) were within striking distance at the half, 34-25, but a 3-pointer from Joseph started a 12-0 Texas run early in the second period, stretching the margin to 48-27 with 17:24 to go. Lamar got no closer than 12 the rest of the way.
Kendrick Harris paced the Cardinals with 13 points in defeat, but his 3-of-12 shooting effort was emblematic of Lamar's struggles.
Top Game Performances
| Lamar |
|
Texas |
|
Kendrick Harris 13 |
Scoring |
Jordan Hamilton 16 |
|
Brandon Davis 1 |
Assists |
Jordan Hamilton 4 |
|
Orlando Brazier 9 |
Rebounds |
Tristan Thompson 13 |
|
Kendrick Harris 7 |
Free Throws Made |
Tristan Thompson 5 |
|
Orlando Brazier 2 |
Steals |
Cory Joseph 3 |
|
Orlando Brazier 1 |
Blocks |
Matt Hill 3 |
Team Stats Summary
| Team |
Points |
FG% |
3PM-3PA |
FTM-FTA |
Assists |
Rebounds |
Blocks |
Steals |
Turnovers |
| Lamar
|
55 |
25.7 |
1-9 |
18-23 |
3 |
37 |
2 |
12 |
|
| Texas
|
76 |
45.3 |
5-18 |
23-37 |
15 |
45 |
9 |
7 |
|
