(11) Texas 89, Brown 51

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(11) Texas 89, Brown 51


AUSTIN, Texas (Ticker) -- Texas had few problems with its frontcourt, but the backcourt remains a work in progress.

Freshman P.J. Tucker scored 18 points and James Thomas grabbed 19 rebounds as 11th-ranked Texas posted an 89-51 victory over Brown in the NABC Classic.

Behind Thomas, a 6-8 senior and Tucker, the Longhorns dominated Brown inside. Tucker had 13 rebounds as Texas held a 62-33 advantage on the boards and Thomas collected seven of Texas' 24 offensive rebounds.

While the play of its bigger players was not a problem, Texas' backcourt struggled, especially senior Royal Ivey - who was moved to point guard to replace last year's national Player of the Year T.J. Ford.

Ivey, who did play point guard as a freshman, struggled Monday. He finished with just six points, two assists and three turnovers in 23 minutes.

Brown last faced Texas in 1987 - a game that the Bears won. But this time, they shot just 30 percent (19-of-63), committed 20 turnovers and were done in by a 23-11 run to start the second half.