Austin, Texas-the Tramon Mark tray with 3 seconds sent Texas to a 70-69 victory over No. 13 Texas A&M on Saturday when the Lonchorns recovered from a 22-point deficit in the second half.
With the Texas Campo Marshal, Arch Manning and a large number of teammates in the front row, and former Longhorns soccer coach Mack Brown, also attended, the basketball team made a show. The first year student Tre Johnson scored 30 points for Texas (14-6, 3-4 seconds), with 24 in the second half to lead the rally.
“He is ultra talented,” said Texas A&M coach Buzz Williams, about Johnson. “I thought [he] It was phenomenal. “
The Triple of Johnson del Ala led Texas to 69-68 with 46 seconds. It also ended 10 of 10 from the foul line in a memorable performance.
“I'm glad to have made all my free throws tonight,” he said. “Usually, I miss one or two, which is surprising to me. Lately it has bothered me, but I'm glad I have done them all.”
Julian Larry of Texas blocked a Taylor IV tray from Texas A&M and the Longhorns recovered the ball with 22 seconds. Johnson kept the ball for several seconds before Texas had the ball for Mark for the winner.
Texas won his second consecutive victory at home over a classified opponent and his third victory in four games after a start of 0-3 in the first season of the Larchorns in the SEC.
After the victory, the eaves of the Devon Pryor reserve was praised by the Texas coach, Rodney Terry, as a fundamental piece, although it contributed only four points in 14 minutes against the Aggies.
“Devon Pryor entered and played very, very good for us,” Terry said. “I love what he is doing right now, and he will continue to have minutes, man.”
Taylor scored 15 to lead the Aggies (15-5, 4-3), who led 51-29 at the beginning of the second half.
Texas A&M, the worst 3 -point shooting team in the SEC, made eight in the first half to open a great advantage that finally resigned.
Associated Press contributed to this report.
