AUSTIN, Texas – St. Edward's men's basketball will make its Austin Moody Center debut this fall in an exhibition against the University of Texas Longhorns on October 30. Tip-off is at 7 p.m., and admission is free.
University of Texas Head Men's Basketball Coach Rodney Terry welcomes his old team, having graduated from St. Edward's in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in business administration and a minor in physical education. He was a three-year starting point guard and three-time Academic All-Big State Conference selection. Terry also served as an assistant coach at the Hilltop for the 1990-91 season.
The Longhorns went 29-9 last season, advancing to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament. St. Edward's posted a 21-11 record last season, including 15-7 in Lone Star Conference play.
"This is a great opportunity for our program and it is all because of Rodney Terry. The Hilltop is so proud of him and we can't thank him enough.," St. Edward's Head Men's Basketball Coach Andre Cook says. "Our guys are looking forward to playing at Moody and having a terrific experience."
More information, including seating and parking, will be announced at a later date.