Texas Routs Chicago State 109-59 in Moody Center
Isaiah Johnson scored 18 points in his Texas debut as the Longhorns cruised to a lopsided home win.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
Texas defeated Chicago State 109-59 at the Moody Center in Austin. Dwyane Wade attended the game to support his godson, Isaiah Johnson, who scored 18 points in his Longhorns debut.
Why it matters
The lopsided result gives Texas an early statement win while showcasing a transfer guard who previously played for Colorado. Johnson's performance offers the Longhorns a new scoring option heading into their next home game.
Texas hit 13 three-pointers on 50% shooting and recorded 22 assists in the 109-59 win over Chicago State. Isaiah Johnson hit three of five three-point attempts and recorded five assists, three rebounds and two steals in 25 minutes.
The players
Dwyane Wade
Former NBA star and Hall of Fame guard who attended the game to support his godson.
Isaiah Johnson
Guard who transferred to Texas after playing as a freshman for the Colorado Buffaloes.
The details
Johnson shot 5-of-8 from the field and added five assists, three rebounds and two steals in his Texas debut. Joe Sterling also hit four of six three-point attempts as the Longhorns dominated the perimeter and the glass.
Timeline
Texas defeated Chicago State on November 2, 2026, at the Moody Center.
Texas hosts the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs on Thursday.
Season Trajectory
Johnson's transfer from Colorado to Texas adds a proven scorer to a roster now opening its season with a dominant home performance. The early win positions the Longhorns to build momentum before their next home test against Gardner-Webb.
Johnson's scoring and playmaking give Texas another ball handler and scorer for the coming weeks. Fantasy managers tracking college hoops may want to note his 18-point debut and five-assist night.
The takeaway
Early season blowouts can reveal depth, and Texas's balanced scoring suggests a roster capable of more than one reliable option. Watching how Johnson's role develops will be a useful indicator of the team's ceiling.
What happens next
Texas hosts the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs on Thursday at the Moody Center.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sports Illustrated.
