With the star freshman out at least one game, classmate Nic Codie shines as the Texas Longhorns race to an easy nonconference win.

Texas Longhorns men's basketball picked up its ninth win of the season Sunday afternoon at the Moody Center and did so without its best player. Texas guard Tre Johnson missed his first game of the season due to a hip injury as the Longhorns (9-2) demolished Arkansas-Pine Bluff in a 121-57 win.

Freshman Nic Codie poured in a career-best 20 points off the bench to lead a balanced and lethal Texas attack as the Longhorns romped to a 121-57 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Sunday afternoon in Austin,

The Texas basketball team will be a heavy favorite in its three remaining nonconference games, including Sunday's matinee against Arkansas-Pine Bluff

As one of the best offensive prospects in the nation, Tre Johnson has looked great but could continue to rise with improvements in a few areas.