Ohio State Upsets No. 19 Texas in Opener

The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the 19th-ranked Texas Longhorns 80-72 in their season opener in Las Vegas. Bruce Thornton led the Buckeyes with 20 points, while Micah Parrish and Devin Royal added 17 and 16 points, respectively. Ohio State maintained a lead throughout the game, shooting efficiently in the second half and outscoring Texas 33-10 in bench points. Freshman Tre Johnson shone for Texas, scoring 29 points, but the team struggled overall, with key player Tramon Mark missing due to injury. The Buckeyes' strong start and a decisive second-half run secured their victory, marking a successful debut for head coach Jake Diebler. Texas had previously won 21 of their last 22 season openers before this defeat.