LUBBOCK, Texas — Senior forward Jericho Sims posted a team-high 11 points and seven rebounds, but No. 14/16 Texas (14-7 8-6 Big 12) dropped a 68-59 decision at No. 18/17 Texas Tech (15-8, 7-7 Big 12) on Saturday afternoon at United Supermarkets Arena. The Longhorns were held to 34.7-percent field goal shooting (17-49) during the loss, including a 20-percent mark (5-25) in the second half.
Sims converted 4-of-5 field goals and 3-of-4 free throws in 28 minutes of action. Senior guard Matt Coleman III was the only other Longhorn to reach double figures in scoring with 10 points and six assists.