The Texas men’s basketball team secured a huge upset victory over the No. 15 Kentucky Wildcats, winning 82-78. This win should bring life back to the program and its fans, who have been struggling to find enthusiasm amidst a difficult season.
Freshman superstar Tre Johnson led the way for the Longhorns, contributing 32 points, nine rebounds, and three assists. Senior guard Tramon Mark also had a career night, scoring 26 points and adding two assists, two steals, and two blocks.
The win was a much-needed boost for the Longhorns, who had fallen to 4-8 in conference play before the game. Texas now sits at 16-10 overall and 5-8 in conference play, with a relatively easy stretch of games ahead.
Head coach Rodney Terry, who has faced criticism and booing from the fans, remained focused on the task at hand. “There’s a lot of basketball to be played,” Terry said. “We’re a one-day-at-a-time program. You can’t worry where you are when you are on the bubble. That’s for outside people.”
The win over Kentucky should bring some hope back into the Texas fanbase, and with a favorable schedule ahead, the Longhorns may be able to make a late-season push. The question remains whether this upset victory can save Terry’s job, which has been under scrutiny due to the team’s struggles. Only time will tell, but for now, the Longhorns can celebrate a monumental win.
