Texas vs. Navy - Men's Basketball

Texas - 83 vs. Navy - 52
After losing the likes of their Colt McCoy (Damion James) and Jordan Shipley (Dexter Pittman) of basketball, there where questions about how the team would fair this year. The team has a lot of young players this year and that may translate into freshman mistakes. The men's first game of the year was Monday versus the Navy Midshipmen, in Austin.


Starting Lineup:
Corey Joseph a freshman, Dogus Balbay , Matt Hill, Jordan Hamilton and Gary Johnson, who many expect to fill the shoes of Damion James this year.


Freshman Watch:
A reassuring sight was the play of freshman forward Tristan Thompson. He scored 12 points in the game, and had 7 rebounds.  He was 4-10 on free throws however, which needs to improve. 


Stats:
The Horns improved in both field goal and free throw percentage from the first to second half, finishing with a free throw percentage of 55%. Free throws in clutch moments where a sticky subject last year, even with all the experience on the team. 


POTG:
The play of the game goes to Jordan Hamilton. He was 10-17 from the field, including 3-8 from 3 point land to finish with a double-double. He had 26 points and 10 rebounds.


Freshman (that played on Monday) profiles can be found here:


Tristan Thompson 


Corey Joseph