AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Timmy Allen scored 17 points, and No. 8 Texas defeated San Jose State 79-45 on Saturday night.
The senior transferred to Texas from Utah after averaging 17.2 points and 6.4 rebounds a game last season, receiving all Pac-12 first-team recognition. He converted 6 of 10 field goal attempts in 24 minutes against San Jose.
Tre Mitchell, another transfer (Massachusetts) had 14 points and eight rebounds for the Longhorns (3-1). Andrew Jones scored 13, and missed only one of his six shots.
Tibert Gorener led San Jose (1-3) with 12 points, hitting 4 of 5 3-pointers. Josh O'Garro scored 11.
San Jose shot just 32% and committed 27 turnovers. Texas shot 51.8% overall and had a 47-17 halftime lead.
BIG PICTURE
San Jose State: The Spartans took pretty good care of the ball during their first three games, averaging 12 turnovers. But they committed 12 during the first 12 minutes against Texas, finished the first half with 19 and left themselves without a chance to make a run at Texas. ... San Jose State has not defeated a nationally ranked team since Dec. 27, 1996, when they beat No. 19 Alabama by one point.
Texas: Coach Chris Beard was not happy with the Longhorns' second-half performance during a 62-49 win against Northern Colorado on Wednesday. Texas led 37-15 at halftime and victory was never in jeopardy, but Northern Colorado outscored Texas 11-1 in the final three minutes. The Longhorns were better in the first half again Saturday, but didn't allow San Jose to get closer than 26.
UP NEXT
San Jose State: Hosts Northern Colorado on Tuesday.
Texas: Hosts California Baptist on Wednesday.
