Jan 2, 2009 - 6:12 AM
0 shoutsAppalachian State (5-4) at No. 7 Texas (10-2), 9:00 p.m. EST
AUSTIN, Texas (Ticker) -- Playing its first game in 11 days, seventh-ranked Texas returns to the court to host Appalachian State on Friday.
The Longhorns have been out of action since a 74-69 victory at Wisconsin on December 23.
A.J. Abrams scored 21 points and Damion James had 18 and 15 rebounds to lead Texas, which is 6-0 at home this season. Abrams leads the team in scoring at 19.8 per contest.
Appalachian State snapped a two-game losing streak with a 112-47 victory over Division II Milligan on Tuesday. The 65 points are the school's largest margin of victory.
Kellen Brand leads a balanced attack at 12.4 points per game. The Mountaineers have five players averaging in double figures.
From the Bleachers
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APPALACHIAN STATE: 43
TEXAS: 78
Final
Jan 2 11:25 PM -
APPALACHIAN STATE: 43
TEXAS: 78
End of Regulation
Jan 2 11:07 PM -
APPALACHIAN STATE: 43
TEXAS: 75
Final
Jan 2 11:06 PM -
APPALACHIAN STATE: 23
TEXAS: 32
Halftime
Jan 2 9:57 PM
