Taylor leads No. 10 Texas over Alcorn State 85-53

AUSTIN (AP) — Isaiah Taylor scored 12 points and freshman Myles Turner had six blocks as No. 10 Texas cruised to an 85-53 win over Alcorn State on Sunday night, the Longhorns' second romp through the early rounds of the 2K Classic tournament.

Demarcus Holland and Turner each scored 10 points for Texas (2-0). The Longhorns made 12 3-pointers.

Back in the Top 25 to start the season for the first time since 2009, Texas has won its first two games by an average of 34 points.

This time, the Longhorns jumped to a quick 15-0 lead in a dominant first half against an opponent that was overwhelmed by Texas' size. Texas shot 57 percent and outrebounded Alcorn State 47-28.

Tamarcio Wilson scored 16 points and Reginald Johnson scored 15 for Alcorn State (0-2).

Texas knew it would have a huge size advantage against opponents like Alcorn State, but 12-of-25 shooting on 3-pointers would be a fresh wrinkle for the offense. While those looks won't be so open when the Longhorns get into their Big 12 schedule, dependable long-range shooting could keep defenses from sagging down on the Longhorns under the basket.

Even Taylor chipped in on the 3-point parade making two. That gave him four in two games after making five all of last season.

Texas used its size to dominate the Braves early. The Longhorns got just about any look the wanted inside or out. Prince Ibeh had two early dunks and Taylor's second 3-pointer pushed Texas' lead to 29-5.

Turner, who scored 15 Friday night in his debut, had two early blocks but played just three minutes in the first half after picking up two quick fouls. He was much more productive in the second, when he got extended floor minutes, making his first shot and following it with a quick block.

Javan Felix's 3-pointer put Texas up 54-28. Felix made another before Texas simply opened things back up inside with another dunk by Ibeh.

Alcorn State was completely overmatched.

The Braves shot just 32 percent in a season-opening loss to California and their shooting woes continued Sunday night, missing 16 of their first 17 shots. Texas had more assists in the first half (14) than Alcorn State had rebounds (10).

TIP-INS:

The Longhorns got program win No. 1,700 in 109 years of basketball. Texas is the 17th school to reach 1,700 victories. Texas played its first game on March 10, 1906, a 27-17 win over Baylor.

Alcorn State is just two games into a long road haul before Christmas. The Braves play 10 of their first 11 games this season away from home.

UP NEXT:

Alcorn State: vs Hampton in Fargo, North Dakota on Friday

Texas: vs Iowa in New York on Thursday