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2K Classic - Texas vs California Final: 62-45 - Recap

Matt Coleman III scored 14 points leading Texas to a 62-45 victory over California at Madison Square Garden on Friday.

Texas won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -11.0-point spread as favorites.

Texas got 12 points from Jase Febres and another 12 points from Jericho Sims. Matt Coleman III contributed 6 assists, while Jericho Sims cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

California got 22 points from Matt Bradley in a losing cause and another 8 points from Lars Thiemann. Paris Austin contributed 3 assists for them, while Grant Anticevich had 9 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Texas were victorious, as the score was 25-22 at the break.

Texas had a 30-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Texas takes its act home to face McNeese State looking for another win. For California, they head home to face UC Davis.