Longhorns Timmy Allen Just 'Trying to Win' Despite Season-Best Night vs. Illinois

Texas Longhorns senior forward Timmy Allen has relegated his offensive role this season in a team-first approach that certainly suits his humble personality.

But playing under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden against the No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini on Tuesday night hardly phased Allen at all. However, it seemed to phase the No. 2 Longhorns, who fell 85-78 in overtime for their first loss of the season.

Allen was one of the best players on a Texas offense that struggled late despite holding a 10-point lead with eight minutes left. He finished with a season-high 21 points to go along with seven rebounds, eight assists and a block in what was by his best game of the season.

But best game or not, Allen is focused on the scoreboard. It fits almost perfectly with coach Chris Beard's mentality of filling the program with players that have winning as a No. 1 priority.

"I don't really