Vokietaitis leads No. 7 Texas past Gardner-Webb 98-50 at Moody Center

Vokietaitis powers Longhorns to rout

Matas Vokietaitis anchored a dominant offensive performance for the No. 7 Texas Longhorns, scoring 16 points and collecting seven rebounds in a 98-50 victory over the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs. The home team controlled the pace from the opening tip at Moody Center in Austin, establishing a lead that never wavered throughout the contest.

With 10,807 fans in attendance on Thursday, November 5, 2026, Texas displayed the depth and execution expected of a top-ranked squad.

Early dominance sets tone

The Longhorns surged ahead in the first half, outscoring the visitors 54-20. Vokietaitis was a constant threat in the paint and from the perimeter, finishing at the rim and converting free throws to build the early cushion. Teammates like Elyjah Freeman and David Punch contributed significantly to the offensive flow, with Freeman dishing out four assists to keep the ball moving.

Gardner-Webb struggled to find consistent answers, as their scoring was limited to short bursts in a half that saw Texas pull away by a substantial margin.

Second half seals the result

Texas maintained its pressure in the second half, adding 44 points to their total while holding Gardner-Webb to just 30. The Longhorns’ defense stifled the Runnin' Bulldogs, who could not close the gap despite efforts from their own key contributors. The margin of victory widened as the game progressed, highlighting the disparity in execution between the two teams.

Texas capitalized on transition opportunities and efficient shooting to lock in the decisive win.

Records and key stats

Mikhali Pocknett led Gardner-Webb with 12 points and five rebounds, while Jackson Skipper added two assists for the visitors. For Texas, Freeman’s four assists complemented Vokietaitis’s scoring and rebounding efforts. The result improves Texas to a 2-0 record on the season, while Gardner-Webb falls to 0-2.

The performance at Moody Center underscored the Longhorns’ strength as they continue their campaign, having dispatched the Runnin' Bulldogs with relative ease.

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