Texas Teams Open Basketball Season in Vegas

The Texas Longhorns, ranked No. 19, are set to open their season against Ohio State in Las Vegas, with head coach Rodney Terry eager to test his team against a Big 10 opponent. Ohio State is entering its 126th season and boasts a roster featuring nine newcomers and seven returners, including key player Bruce Thornton. This matchup is significant as it marks only the third time Ohio State has started a season against a ranked team, previously losing both instances. In other games, Texas Tech will host Bethune-Cookman, while Texas State will begin its season at home against Eastern Michigan. Both Texas Tech and Texas State are looking to improve upon their last season's performance, with Texas Tech having a strong home record of 15-2. Fans can catch these games on various platforms, including TruTV and TNT.