Matas Vokietaitis - College Basketball News & Rumors

Malik Dia scores 23 points, Ole Miss hands Texas damaging loss at SEC Tournament

Malik Dia scored 23 points, AJ Storr added 18 off the bench, and 15th-seeded Mississippi knocked off No. 10-seed Texas 76-66 in the second round of the SEC Tournament

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Texas takes on Ole Miss in SEC Tournament

The Texas Longhorns and Ole Miss Rebels square off in the SEC Tournament

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Texas plays in SEC Tournament against the Ole Miss

The Texas Longhorns and Ole Miss Rebels meet in the SEC Tournament

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Brown, Pack combine for 44 points, lead Oklahoma 88-85 past Texas in OT

Nijel Pack scored 23 points, Xzayvier Brown added 21 points, and Oklahoma beat Texas 88-85 in overtime in the final regular season game of the season for the two Southeastern Confe...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Vokietaitis and Texas host Oklahoma

Texas faces the Oklahoma Sooners after Matas Vokietaitis scored 21 points in Texas' 105-85 loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Acuff and Brazile lead No. 20 Arkansas past Texas 105-85 to clinch double bye in SEC Tournament

Darius Acuff Jr. had 28 points and 13 assists, Trevon Brazile scored a career-high 28 and No. 20 Arkansas beat Texas 105-85 to clinch a double bye into the quartefinals of the SEC...

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Scores 21, hauls in seven boards Vokietaitis accumulated 21 points (9-15 FG, 3-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 24 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 105-85 loss to Arkansas.

Impact The 7-0 sophomore has had a solid first season in the SEC. Despite being laden with near constant foul trouble, Vokietaitis has been able to produce 15.6 points on 62.4 percent from the field and 6.9 rebounds in conference competition. The Longhorns have dropped three of their last four games and could use a win in the season finale against Oklahoma. Vokietaitis had 14 points and six rebounds (with just one foul) in the Jan. 31 win against the Sooners.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Mark scores 23 for Texas in 76-70 win over Texas A&M

Texas beat Texas A&M 76-70 behind a big day from Tramon Mark and a strong double-double from Dailyn Swain

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Texas A&M hosts Texas following Swain's 21-point game

Texas takes on the Texas A&M Aggies after Dailyn Swain scored 21 points in the Longhorns' 84-71 loss to the Florida Gators

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Wilkinson scores 19 points as Georgia rallies to beat Texas 91-80

Jeremiah Wilkinson scored 19 points off the bench, and Georgia used a late run to defeat Texas 91-80 on Saturday, ending a three-game home losing streak

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Goes for team-high 22 points Vokietaitis closed with 22 points (8-10 FG, 6-10 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes during Saturday's 91-80 loss to Georgia.

Impact Vokietaitis had double-doubles in his two previous games, but was unable to secure 10 boards in the loss to the Bulldogs. The Longhorns saw their five-game winning streak end. Over his last four games, the Longhorn center has provided 21.3 points on 70.7 percent from the field, 8.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks. Vokietaitis will need to bring his best game to Wednesday's game against Florida.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Swain scores 18 of his 25 after halftime, Texas beats Missouri 85-68

Dailyn Swain scored 18 of his 25 points after halftime, Matas Vokietaitis had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Texas pulled away in the second half to beat Missouri 85-68 win

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Racks up double-double Vokietaitis registered 19 points (6-10 FG, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds and two blocks in 25 minutes during Saturday's 85-68 victory over Missouri.

Impact Vokietaitis put up his fourth double-double and second in SEC play. He continued to parade his way to the free throw line and is the rare player who has taken more free throws (208) than field goals (187). In his last three games, the Longhorn center has gone 22-of-29 (75.9 percent) from the line. He has scored at least 12 points in nine straight games and takes the streak into Tuesday's game against LSU.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Vokietaitis scores 27 points, Texas ends game on 14-0 run to beat Ole Miss 79-68

Texas defeats Mississippi 79-68 on Saturday, marking their third consecutive win

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Racks up 27 points Vokietaitis produced 27 points (9-11 FG, 9-12 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 35 minutes during Saturday's 79-68 win over Ole Miss.

Impact The sophomore center fell one point shy of his season high. He has scored between 12 and 15 points in six straight games, but broke out against the Rebels. Vokietaitis is averaging 15.3 points on 64.0 percent from the field with 6.7 rebounds. He has taken an even 200 free throws on the season and made 139 (69.5 percent).

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Texas beats South Carolina behind Swain's 22 points, 10 rebounds

Texas pulls ahead in the second half to beat South Carolina 84-75 on Tuesday night

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Texas hosts Johnson and South Carolina

South Carolina plays the Texas Longhorns after Meechie Johnson Jr. scored 21 points in the Gamecocks' 92-87 overtime loss to the LSU Tigers

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Texas rallies from 14-point deficit in 1st half, beats Oklahoma 79-69 behind Swain's double-double

Texas overcomes a 14-point deficit to beat Oklahoma 79-69 on Saturday

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Hall scores 31, Overton adds 25 as Auburn overcomes 14-point deficit, beats Texas 88-82

Keyshawn Hall scored 31 points, Kevin Overton made five 3-pointers and finished with 25 points, and Auburn overcame a 14-point deficit to beat Texas 88-82

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Texas Longhorns Center Matas Vokietaitis In The Midst Of An Extremely Odd Trend If there’s a whistle blown on the court and Texas men’s basketball is playing on it, chances are big man Matas Vokietaitis will be one of th...

JANUARY 25 • SI.COM

Texas rallies to beat No. 21 Georgia 87-67 behind Swain's 26 points

Dailyn Swain scored 26 points, Tramon Mark added a season-best 23 and Texas overwhelmed No. 21 Georgia 87-67 Saturday with a strong second half

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Scores 14, grabs eight boards Vokietaitis provided 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 23 minutes during Saturday's 87-67 victory over Georgia.

Impact Vokietaitis headed into the game with a probable tag due to an illness. Because the game was not close, he was able to play fewer minutes but still produced well. In his last four games, the 7-0 sophomore has averaged 16.3 points on 58.8 percent from the field with 8.8 rebounds. The Longhorns head to Auburn for a Wednesday game.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Available against UGA Vokietaitis (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's game against Georgia.

Impact Vokietaitis, who was listed as probable earlier this week due to undisclosed reasons, will be available for the Longhorns during Saturday's matchup with the Bulldogs. The 7-foot sophomore, who is averaging 15.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 0.8 blocks across 19 starts, will look to help Texas pull off an upset over a red-hot Georgia squad.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Probable vs. Bulldogs Vokieataitis is listed probable ahead of Saturday's game against Georgia.

Impact Vokieataitis is expected to play in this matchup but his name on the availability report is something to monitor, although, no previous injury had been reported. The sophomore forward is a key contributor for the Longhorns, averaging 15.2 points and 6.7 rebonds on 24.4 minutes across 19 starts this season.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Aberdeen scores 19, Collin Chandler and Otega Oweh each had 18, and Kentucky tops Texas 85-80

Denzel Aberdeen scored 19 points, Collin Chandler and Otega Oweh each had 18 points, and Kentucky took down Texas 85-80 on Wednesday night

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

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