The Texas Longhorns opened their 2026-27 basketball season with a dominant 109-59 victory over the Chicago State Cougars at the Moody Center in Austin on November 2, 2026. The team's freshmen displayed notable poise and scoring ability in the lopsided contest.
Guard Joe Sterling, wearing number 3, was among the first-year players who contributed to the offensive outburst. The Longhorns' 50-point margin of victory underscored the depth and readiness of their rookie class ahead of a challenging schedule.
The game marked the first official action for Texas under the lights at the Moody Center for the new campaign, with the home crowd witnessing a strong start from the next generation of Longhorns talent.
