Texas Longhorns Dominate Chicago State Cougars 109-59
Monday, November 2, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Moody Center
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Who won Chicago State Cougars vs Texas Longhorns?
Texas Longhorns beat Chicago State Cougars 109-59 at Moody Center on November 2, 2026.
In a commanding performance, the Texas Longhorns triumphed over the Chicago State Cougars with a final score of 109-59 at the Moody Center. This matchup showcased the Longhorns' offensive prowess, as they not only secured their second consecutive victory but also sent a strong message to their opponents early in the season.
The Longhorns entered the game with a record of 1-0, looking to build momentum after their recent performances. In their last ten games leading up to this fixture, they held a record of 5-5, but had been struggling recently with a three-game losing streak. Their scoring average in those games was 79.9 points, while they allowed an average of 81.0 points per game. The Cougars, on the other hand, came into this game with a 0-1 record, having lost their previous match. Their recent form showed a record of 4-6 over the last ten games, with an average of 66.2 points scored and 68.9 points allowed.
At home, the Longhorns had a record of 3-3 in their last six games, while their away record was 2-2. The Cougars struggled significantly on the road, with a dismal away record of 1-5 in their last six games. This fixture marked a significant challenge for Chicago State, particularly given their recent form and the Longhorns' home advantage.
In terms of previous meetings, this was a unique encounter, as there was no recent history between the two teams that would provide context for their matchup. However, the Longhorns' performance indicated they were well-prepared and ready to dominate.
Injuries were not reported to impact either team significantly for this game, allowing both squads to field their best players. This was crucial for Texas, who needed to establish their dominance early on.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, set the odds with Texas favored by 40.5 points, indicating a strong expectation for their performance. The total points line was set at 149.5, reflecting the anticipated scoring potential of both teams.
The conditions at the Moody Center were conducive to a high-scoring game, and the Longhorns took full advantage. They displayed a potent offensive strategy, highlighted by multiple scoring plays in the second half, including a 25-foot three-point jumper by Joe Sterling and a 24-foot three-point shot by Amari Evans, both assisted by Austin Goosby. The Longhorns' ability to stretch the floor and capitalize on their shooting opportunities was evident throughout the game.
As the game progressed, the Longhorns continued to build their lead, with Bo Ogden contributing significantly with a series of baskets, including a tip-in layup and a floating jump shot. The final score of 109-59 underscored the Longhorns' dominance in this matchup, leaving little doubt about their superiority on the court.
Fans watching the game would have noted the Longhorns' aggressive offensive strategy, their ability to create open shots, and their effectiveness in converting those opportunities. The Cougars, while struggling to keep pace, showed moments of resilience but ultimately could not match the firepower of Texas.
In conclusion, the Texas Longhorns' victory over the Chicago State Cougars highlighted their potential as a formidable team in the NCAAB landscape this season. With their next games on the horizon, they will look to maintain this level of performance as they aim for continued success.
What we said beforehand
The Texas Longhorns will face the Chicago State Cougars in their season opener at the Moody Center on November 3, 2026. Both teams come into this matchup with a record of 0-0, marking the start of a new campaign for each. The Longhorns are looking to bounce back from a disappointing end to last season, while the Cougars aim to build on their recent performances.
Texas has struggled in their last ten games, recording a 5-5 record. They are currently on a three-game losing streak, with their most recent game resulting in a 76-66 loss to the Ole Miss Rebels on March 11, 2026. In those last ten games, the Longhorns averaged 79.9 points scored per game but allowed 81.0 points, indicating defensive issues that they will need to address moving forward. At home, their record stands at 3-3, while they have a 2-2 record in away games. In their last five outings, they averaged 76.6 points scored and 84.6 points allowed, further highlighting their struggles.
On the other hand, the Chicago State Cougars have a 4-6 record in their last ten games, also on a three-game losing streak. Their last game was a narrow 60-59 loss to the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights on February 20, 2026. The Cougars averaged 66.2 points scored and allowed 68.9 points during this stretch. Their away record is particularly concerning, standing at just 1-5, while they performed better at home with a 3-1 record. In their last five games, they averaged 64.2 points scored and 68.6 points allowed, indicating a need for improved offensive output.
In terms of previous meetings, there is no data provided on past encounters between Texas and Chicago State, making this matchup particularly intriguing as it will be their first meeting in this season.
Injury reports have not been detailed in the block, so both teams appear to be at full strength heading into this contest, which is crucial for both sides as they look to establish momentum early in the season.
The betting market has heavily favored Texas, with DraftKings setting the spread at -40.5 in favor of the Longhorns. The total for the game is set at 149.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. This indicates a strong expectation for Texas to dominate the game, reflecting their status as a higher-ranked team.
As for conditions, the game will be played indoors at the Moody Center, providing a controlled environment for both teams. Fans can expect a lively atmosphere as Texas looks to showcase their talent in front of their home crowd.
Viewers should watch for how Texas addresses their defensive vulnerabilities, particularly after allowing high scores in their recent games. Additionally, it will be interesting to see if Chicago State can find a way to improve their scoring efficiency, especially given their struggles in away games. This opener sets the stage for both teams to make a statement and establish their identities for the season ahead.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TEX -40.5 | 149.5 o -110 / u -110 | Chicago State Cougars — · Texas Longhorns — |
Leaders
- PointsMatas Vokietaitis22Texas Longhorns
- AssistsAustin Goosby8Texas Longhorns
- ReboundsAmari Evans7Texas Longhorns
- PointsWill Lovings-Watts13Chicago State Cougars
- AssistsMike Price5Chicago State Cougars
- ReboundsWill Lovings-Watts3Chicago State Cougars
Recent form
Texas Longhorns
Last 10: 5-5Streak L379.9 scored · 81 allowed per game3-3 at home
- L66-76vs Ole Miss RebelsMar 11
- L85-88vs Oklahoma SoonersMar 8
- L85-105at Arkansas RazorbacksMar 5
- W76-70at Texas A&M AggiesFeb 28
- L71-84vs Florida GatorsFeb 26
- L80-91at Georgia BulldogsFeb 21
- W88-85vs LSU TigersFeb 18
- W85-68at Missouri TigersFeb 15
- W79-68vs Ole Miss RebelsFeb 7
- W84-75vs South Carolina GamecocksFeb 4
Chicago State Cougars
Last 10: 4-6Streak L366.2 scored · 68.9 allowed per game1-5 away
- L75-79at Long Island University SharksMar 5
- L61-80at Wagner SeahawksFeb 28
- L56-73at Long Island University SharksFeb 27
- W70-51vs Central Connecticut Blue DevilsFeb 21
- L59-60vs Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsFeb 20
- L63-81at Le Moyne DolphinsFeb 14
- W68-55vs Stonehill SkyhawksFeb 13
- W80-75vs Saint Francis Red WolvesFeb 9
- W63-57at New Haven ChargersFeb 7
- L67-78at Central Connecticut Blue DevilsFeb 6
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Wagner | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Central Connecticut | 0-1 | - | 0-0 |
| Chicago State | 0-1 | - | 0-0 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 0-1 | - | 0-0 |
| Le Moyne | 0-1 | - | 0-0 |
| Long Island University | 0-1 | - | 0-0 |
| Mercyhurst | 0-1 | - | 0-0 |
| New Haven | 0-1 | - | 0-0 |
| Florida | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Georgia | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Ole Miss | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Mississippi State | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Texas | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Vanderbilt | 1-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Alabama | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Auburn | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| LSU | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Missouri | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| South Carolina | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Texas A&M | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Oklahoma | 0-1 | - | 0-0 |
Box score
| Stat | Chicago State Cougars | Texas Longhorns |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-61 | 40-64 |
| Field goal % | 39 | 63 |
| Three-pointers | 5-16 | 13-26 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 50 |
| Free throws | 6-12 | 16-24 |
| Free throw % | 50 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 22 | 44 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 11 | 28 |
| Assists | 12 | 22 |
| Steals | 5 | 8 |
| Blocks | 0 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 5 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 25 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 26 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 50 |
| Fouls | 20 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 51 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half32-58Andre Stanton makes layup (Mike Price assists)
- 2nd Half32-60Matas Vokietaitis makes 1-foot dunk (Austin Goosby assists)
- 2nd Half35-60Davius Loury makes 24-foot three point jumper (Will Lovings-Watts assists)
- 2nd Half35-62Matas Vokietaitis makes layup
- 2nd Half38-62Will Lovings-Watts makes 24-foot three point jumper (Malek Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half38-65Elyjah Freeman makes 23-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half38-68Isaiah Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Austin Goosby assists)
- 2nd Half38-70Matas Vokietaitis makes layup (Isaiah Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half40-70Mike Price makes driving layup (Kameron Foman assists)
- 2nd Half40-71Matas Vokietaitis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-71Will Lovings-Watts makes driving layup (Kameron Foman assists)
- 2nd Half42-74Isaiah Johnson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Matas Vokietaitis assists)
- 2nd Half42-76Austin Goosby makes layup
- 2nd Half44-76Armari Carraway makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-77Austin Goosby makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-78Austin Goosby makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-79Matas Vokietaitis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-81David Punch makes 2-foot dunk (Bo Ogden assists)
- 2nd Half44-83Amari Evans makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-84Matas Vokietaitis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-85Matas Vokietaitis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-86David Punch makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-86Kameron Foman makes driving layup (Mike Price assists)
- 2nd Half46-89Joe Sterling makes 22-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half46-91Matas Vokietaitis makes 0-foot dunk
- 2nd Half48-91Will Lovings-Watts makes driving layup (Mike Price assists)
- 2nd Half50-91Mike Price makes driving layup (Malek Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half50-93Marcus Spears Jr. makes layup (Joe Sterling assists)
- 2nd Half52-93Kameron Foman makes layup (Mike Price assists)
- 2nd Half52-95Lewis Obiorah makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half53-95Malek Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-98Amari Evans makes 24-foot three point jumper (Joe Sterling assists)
- 2nd Half53-101Joe Sterling makes 25-foot three point jumper (Austin Goosby assists)
- 2nd Half53-104Amari Evans makes 24-foot three point jumper (Austin Goosby assists)
- 2nd Half55-104Bryan Akanmu makes layup
- 2nd Half57-104Will Lovings-Watts makes driving layup
- 2nd Half59-104Bryan Akanmu makes layup
- 2nd Half59-106Bo Ogden makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half59-108Bo Ogden makes 11-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half59-109Bo Ogden makes free throw 1 of 1
Win probability
Above the line favours Texas Longhorns, below favours Chicago State Cougars.
Venue
- Moody CenterAustin, TX
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