Tristan Thompson put up 17 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high seven blocks to lead Texas to a 85-81 victory over Bucknell.

Most importantly, Thompson controlled his matchup with Keith Benson, rejecting several of his shots and limiting him to a hard-earned 15 points on 6-of-15 shooting.

“If I’m a fan watching that game, I’m watching two future NBA players battling each other,” Oakland coach Greg Kampe said.

The Longhorns will play Arizona on Sunday.