Bradley leads No. 2 Texas to 104-42 win over Texas-Pan American
By APTuesday, December 15, 2009
No. 2 Texas rolls over Texas-Pan American 104-42
AUSTIN, Texas — Avery Bradley scored a season-high 18 points and had five assists to lead No. 2 Texas to an overpowering 104-42 victory over Texas-Pan American on Tuesday night.
Bradley, who averaged 16.0 points on 13-of-26 shooting in the last two games, led the Longhorns (9-0) offensively, going 8 of 15 from the field while involving others with his timely passing.
Jordan Hamilton had 15 points for Texas, while Dexter Pittman controlled the low post with 14 points and seven rebounds, Gary Johnson added 12 points and Justin Mason had 10.
Texas broke from a 45-19 halftime lead by going on a 39-13 run over the first 10 minutes of the second half. Bradley, who reached double figures for the sixth time this season, scored 12 points in the run.
Luis Valera had 10 points for the Broncs (1-10), who finished 15 of 63 (23.8 percent) from the field, including 3 of 22 from 3-point range.
The Longhorns used a 17-7 run to take a 21-11 lead. Hamilton hit two 3-pointers during the run, and Dogus Balbay added a 3 from the wing. Balbay finished with eight points, five rebounds and nine assists.
Texas outrebounded Texas-Pan American 34-13 in the first half. Pittman and Damion James combined for 16 rebounds and helped the Longhorns score 46 points in the paint. Texas closed the first half on a 24-8 run and held the Broncs to 6-of-30 shooting.
Using the full-court trap sparingly, the Longhorns still pressured Texas Pan-American into 21 turnovers in the game. Texas shot 53.3 percent for the game (40 of 75) and was 8 of 20 on 3s.
