Texas basketball struggles in exhibition loss to St. John's

Texas basketball faced a challenging preseason scrimmage against St. John's on October 25 at Madison Square Garden, losing 87-74. Despite scoring the opening basket, Texas could not maintain momentum, trailing 49-31 at halftime. Sean Miller, Texas' head coach, emphasized the need for tough competition in preparation for the regular season. Guard Isaiah Johnson led Texas with 18 points, while St. John's full-court pressure contributed significantly to their win. The Longhorns will next face Chicago State on November 2 to begin the regular season.

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