The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
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Women's Basketball Gameday: No. 18/21 West Virginia [Jan. 25, 2014]
01.23.2014 | Women's Basketball
Longhorns face No. 18/21 West Virginia for the second time in four games on Saturday.
Game 19: Texas (12-6, 3-3) vs. No. 18/21 West Virginia (17-2, 6-1)
Saturday, Jan. 25 • 3 p.m. Central
Austin, Texas • Frank Erwin Center (16,540)
| TV | Radio | Live Stats | Social | Tickets | Game Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longhorn Network | KVET-AM 1300 / TexasSports.com | TexasSports.com | Twitter / Instagram | TexasSports.com | Texas | WVU |
NOTES AT A GLANCE
• Texas and West Virginia meet for the fifth time in series history and the second time of the season on Saturday, Jan. 25 (3 p.m. Central, Longhorn Network). West Virginia rallied to win the season's first meeting in overtime, 56-49, on Jan. 12, 2014 in Morgantown, W.Va. The Mountaineers hold a 3-1 advantage in the series, which dates back to 2012.
• Team Leader: junior forward Nneka Enemkpali leads the Big 12 rebounding (8.4 rpg) and offensive rebounding (4.2 o-rpg), while leading her team in points (13.2 ppg) and shooting percentage (54.9 FG%). During Big 12 play, Enemkpali has more offensive rebounds (30) than defensive rebounds (21).
• Sophomore Brady Sanders is averaging a team-high 25.2 minutes per game and leads the team in 3-point field goals made (21-51 3FG).
• During conference play, sophomore center Imani McGee-Stafford leads the team in scoring (13.5 ppg).
• Strong Defense: Through Jan. 19, the Longhorns rank 2nd in the nation / 1st in the Big 12 in field goal percentage defense (.328), 12th/2nd in scoring defense (55.5 ppg) and 7th/2nd in rebounding margin (+12.2). UT has held 10 of its 18 opponents to under 33 percent shooting.
• Big 12 Play: During conference play, Texas ranks 3rd in the Big 12 in field goal percentage (.411), 2nd in field goal percentage defense (.349), 2nd in assists (80, 13.3 apg) and 2nd in blocked shots (34, 5.7 bpg).
• Advantage in the Paint: Texas has out-rebounded its opponents by an average of 45.1-to-32.9 per game, for a +12.2 rebound margin. The Longhorns lead their opponents in average points in the paint, 32.8-to-18.8.
Promotions
• Teacher Appreciation Day: Discount available for teachers, staff and guests; advance sale only. Call 512-232-3865 for more information. Deadline to order is Friday, Jan. 24 at 4 p.m.
• Scout Day: Discount available for all girl scouts, boy scouts, and their guests; advance sale only. Call 512-232-3865 for more information. Deadline to order is Friday, Jan. 24 at 4 p.m.
• Medical Community Night: Discount available for all employees in the medical community and their guests; advance sale only. Call 512-232-3865 for more information. Deadline to order is Friday, Jan. 24 at 4 p.m.
• Family Packs: For only $9 get a general admission ticket and a $5 food voucher to be used at the game (minimum purchase of 3 required); advance sale only. Order online at TexasSports.com or call 512-232-3865.
• Longhorns Kids Club Party: Postgame party for club members! Visit LonghornsKidsClub.com for more information or to join today!
• Longhorn Kids Court: Kids 8th grade and under can enjoy inflatables, face painting, basketball goals, and more in Denton Cooley Pavilion. Opens 90 minutes before tipoff.
• Fast Break: Join Texas Women's Basketball for a postgame wrap-up in the Lone Star Room (open to all fans).
