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Gameday preview: How to watch Texas vs. FDU as the Longhorns try to push the pace on offense

Joe Cookby: Joe Cook1 hour agojosephcook89
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Nov 8, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Simeon Wilcher (7) dribbles against the Lafayette Leopards during the second quarter at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

The Texas Longhorns continue with another relatively easy part of their non-conference schedule on Wednesday night when they welcome Fairleigh Dickinson to the Moody Center for a 7 p.m. tip on SEC Network+.

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FDU is the second of a four-game stretch against several low-major teams preceding Texas’ trip to Hawaii for the Maui Invitational. Before Texas goes to the 50th State, what does Longhorns head coach Sean Miller want to see from his team over the next few games, specifically on offense?

“For us, pace of play. We have to get to a point where we understand playing at a faster rate doesn’t mean shoot quick but playing throughout that 40 minutes and having more pressure on the defense,” Miller said Monday. “The second thing, from an offensive perspective, is just being sharper. We have a few segments in each game where one guy is off the page and we don’t run the set play that was called like we should have.”

Texas is currently No. 182 in KenPom‘s adjusted tempo with 71.6 possessions per 40 minutes, adjusted for opponent. IU Indianapolis leads the nation in adjusted tempo with 77.8 possessions per 40 minutes, adjusted for opponent. Alabama is No. 2 at a mark of 77.3.

So far, the Longhorns have played KenPom No. 1 Duke and No. 315 Lafayette, so Miller wants to see not only his team’s adjusted possessions climb up, but also the Longhorns’ total number of opportunities to score the basketball.

Texas had 65 possessions as part of a 75-60 loss to the Blue Devils. The Longhorns followed that up with 68 possessions against Lafayette on Saturday in a 97-60 victory.

Moving quicker, crisper, and with more purpose as Texas faces teams that rank No. 350 (FDU), No. 336 (UM-Kansas City), and No. 323 (Rider) should be an achievable task for Miller and company before they leave the contiguous 48 states for the Maui Invitational.

Game notes via UT

Texas (1-1, 0-0 SEC) vs. FDU (0-2, 0-0 Northeast)
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 – 7 p.m. Central
Moody Center (10,763) – Austin, Texas

GameDay Quick Facts

  • TELEVISION: The game will be streamed nationally by SEC Network+ with Alex Loeb (play-by-play) and Jim Haller (analyst) on the call.
  • RADIO: The Longhorn Radio Network broadcasts every UT game on the statewide network. Craig Way (pxp) and Eddie Oran (analyst) will call the action. Check TexasLonghorns.com for a listing of affiliates carrying the game.
  • SERIES: Texas leads, 1-0. Last meeting: Texas 63-59 (Dec. 20, 1975; Austin).

Notables

  • SPREADING THE WEALTH: Texas had six players reach double figures in scoring during Saturday’s 97-60 victory over Lafayette. The Longhorns registered 21 assists (on 33 made field goals) against just nine turnovers in the win.
  • ‘BIG V’ SEEING DOUBLE: Sophomore C Matas Vokietaitis recorded his second collegiate double-double with 14 points (7-9 FG) and 11 rebounds on Saturday against Lafayette. Vokietaitis also set a career high in steals (2) and tied his career high in blocks (3) and assists (2) in 25 minutes of action.
  • CLEANING THE GLASS: The Longhorns posted a +18 rebound margin (43-25) in Saturday’s win over Lafayette, including a 16-10 advantage on the offensive glass. Texas sports a +11.0 rebound margin (42.0-31.0) through its opening two contests.

Previous game’s starters for FDU

  • G, #2 Taeshaud Jackson: 11.5 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 0.5 apg
  • G, #0 Joey Niesman: 5.5 pg, 3.0 rpg, 3.5 apg
  • F, #35 David Jevtic: 14.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.0 apg
  • C, #22 Cyril Martynov: 4.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 0.0 apg
  • G, #7 Eric Parnell: 12.5 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 0.5 apg

Top Reserves

  • G, #8 Noah Melson: 16.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 3.0 apg
  • F, #55 Arthur Cox: 8.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 0.5 apg

2025-2026 Texas Longhorns

PlayerNumberGradePPGRPGAPGPrevious School
Jordan Pope0Sr.12.51.54.0Oregon State
Cole Bott1Gr.0.00.00.0
Chendall Weaver2Sr.9.05.50.0UT-Arlington
Dailyn Swain3Jr.13.07.53.5Xavier
Declan Duru Jr.4Fr.2.01.00.0
Camden Heide5Jr.0.02.00.0Purdue
Simeon Wilcher7Jr.6.01.51.5St. John’s
Matas Vokietaitis8So.14.59.51.0FAU
John Clark9Fr.0.00.00.0
Nic Codie10So.4.53.01.0
Tramon Mark12Gr.9.01.51.5Arkansas
Lewis Obiorah14Fr.0.00.00.0
Lassina Traore23Gr.5.07.01.0Xavier
Anthon McDermott33R-Fr.6.01.00.0
Brandon Taylor44Gr.0.00.00.0East Texas A&M

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