Texas Longhorns Secure Victory Over Syracuse

The Texas Longhorns secured a narrow victory over Syracuse with a score of 70-66 at the UKG Legends Classic, after initially holding a 16-point lead in the second half. Freshman guard Tre Johnson, who struggled with his shooting, scored Texas' final six points from the free-throw line to seal the win. Arthur Kaluma contributed a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while J.J. Starling led Syracuse with 16 points. Texas, now 4-1, will play the winner of the Texas Tech and Saint Joseph's game for the tournament title. The match highlighted the Longhorns' ability to adapt when their leading scorer, Johnson, is not at his best. Coach Rodney Terry emphasized the importance of finding the team's identity early in the season.