The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Cincinnati notes
03.16.2012 | Men's Basketball
March 16, 2012
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POSTGAME NOTES
TEAM
- Texas sports a 34-33 record in its previous 29 trips to the NCAA Tournament.
- Texas holds an 0-2 all-time record against Cincinnati.
- Since the NCAA expanded the tourney field to 64 teams in 1985, Texas is 16-6 in its opening game in the NCAA Tournament. Texas is 5-2 in its last seven NCAA opening-round games.
- Texas trailed by as many as 19 points in the second half (36-17, 18:21 remaining) before tying the game (52-all) with 3:44 left in the game.
- Texas' 17 first-half points marked its lowest point total in a half this season.
- Texas significantly improved its field-goal shooting in the second half after converting 16% of its first-half field goal attempts; the Longhorns shot 50% from the field (16-of-32 FG) in the second half.
INDIVIDUAL
J'COVAN BROWN
- Reached double figures in scoring (19 points) for the 32nd game this season and the 65th game in his career
Clint Chapman
- Reached double figures in scoring (10 points) for the ninth time in 34 games this season
- Tied his career high in rebounds (14)
- Registered his second career double-double (both this season)
Myck Kabongo
- Set a career high in steals (four)
Julien Lewis
- Reached double figures in scoring (14 points) for the 11th time in 34 games this season
Sheldon McClellan
- Reached double figures in scoring (10 points) for the 21st time in 34 games this season
