The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
11.30.2013 | Men's Basketball
Longhorns host Vanderbilt in Big 12/SEC Challenge tilt Monday night (8 p.m. Central, ESPN2) at the Erwin Center.
Texas Longhorns (6-1) vs. Vanderbilt (4-2)
Monday, Dec. 2, 2013 - 8 p.m. Central
Frank Erwin Center (16,540) - Austin, Texas
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GAMEDAY QUICK FACTS
TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN2. Carter Blackburn (pxp) and Darrin Horn (analyst) will call the action.
RADIO: The Longhorn Sports Network and KVET (FM 98.1/1300AM Sportsradio the Zone) broadcast every UT game on the statewide network. Craig Way (pxp) and Eddie Oran (analyst) will call the action. Check www.TexasSports.com for a listing of affiliates carrying the game.
SERIES: Vanderbilt leads, 4-2. Last meeting: Vanderbilt 94-79 (Jan. 21, 1989; Nashville, Tenn.)
TEXAS VS. VANDERBILT
- Texas and Vanderbilt are meeting for the seventh time. The Commodores own a 4-2 lead in the all-time series that dates back to a 55-49 UT win on Dec. 27, 1950 in Oklahoma City. Vanderbilt has won the last four meetings.
- This will be the first meeting between the teams in Austin.
- Both UT wins came on a neutral floor (1950 in Oklahoma City; 1951 in Dallas).
BIG 12/SEC CHALLENGE
Monday's Texas-Vanderbilt contest is part of the first men's basketball challenge between the Big 12 and Southeastern Conferences. The majority of the games are scheduled for Dec. 2-6, with three contests taking place outside the four-day series window due to scheduling issues. In future years, the two leagues will work with ESPN to schedule all games across consecutive days.
- This will be the first challenge for Big 12 men's basketball since a four-year series between the Big 12 and Pac-10 from 2007-10. The Big 12 held a 28-20 advantage in games played in that event. The Horns posted a 3-1 mark in the Big 12/Pac-10 Hardwood Series with a pair of meetings against both UCLA (2-0) and USC (1-1).
- ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU will combine to televise all 10 games, starting with the first game of the Challenge on Thursday, Nov. 14. All telecasts will be available through WatchESPN, accessible online at WatchESPN.com, on smartphones and tablets via the WatchESPN app, through ESPN on Xbox LIVE to Gold members and on Apple TV to fans who receive their video subscription from an affiliated provider.
RIDLEY ON A ROLL
Sophomore center Cameron Ridley recorded his second double-double in the last three games with 10 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks (tied his career high) in a career-high 37 minutes during Friday's win against UT Arlington. During the last three contests, Ridley has averaged 13.7 points, 10.0 rebounds and 4.3 blocks in 32.3 minutes per game while converting 12-of-19 (.632) field goals and 17-of-27 (.630) free throws. On the year, he leads the team in rebounding (7.7 rpg) and blocks (23) while averaging 9.1 ppg in 25.3 minutes per contest.
COMEBACK HORNS
The Horns rallied for their fourth second-half comeback victory of the season (in seven games) during Friday's win against UTA. Texas, which trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half (35-23), faced a 60-51 deficit at the 8:43 mark of the second half. The Longhorns closed the game on a 21-9 run. UT also posted second-half comebacks against Mercer, South Alabama and Stephen F. Austin earlier in the year.
HOLLAND SEES DOUBLE
Sophomore guard Demarcus Holland posted his first collegiate double-double on Friday with career highs in points (23) and rebounds (11) against UT Arlington. Holland tied his career high in both field goals made (9-of-13) and three-point field goals made (2-of-4) while hitting 3-of-4 free throws in 35 minutes. On the year, he leads the team in minutes (33.1 mpg), ranks second in scoring (12.0 ppg) and steals (9), third in assists (18) and fourth in rebounding (6.1 rpg) while hitting 35-of-64 (.547) field goals.
