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No. 19/19 Men's Basketball preview: vs. Oklahoma State [Feb. 11, 2014]
02.10.2014 | Men's Basketball
The Longhorns begin a two-game conference homestand Tuesday evening when they host the Cowboys at 6 p.m.
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No. 19/19 Texas (18-5, 7-3 Big 12) vs. Oklahoma State (16-7, 4-6 Big 12)
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014 - 6 p.m. Central
Frank Erwin Center (16,540) - Austin, Texas
GAMEDAY QUICK FACTS
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN2. Dave Flemming (pxp), Miles Simon (analyst) and Holly Rowe (reporter) 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: Texas leads, 45-39. Last meeting: Oklahoma State, 87-74 (Jan. 8, 2014; Stillwater, Okla.)
NOTABLES
• Keys to Victory
In UT's seven Big 12 Conference wins, the Longhorns have averaged just 11.7 turnovers per game and held their opponents to 65.1 ppg on a combined 38.3% FG shooting. During UT's three league losses, the Horns have averaged 16.0 turnovers per game and allowed their opponents to score 83.0 ppg on a combined 47.0% FG shooting (78-of-166).
• Cleaning the Glass
Texas sports a +7.8 rebound margin (42.1-34.3) on the year and has outrebounded 18 of its first 23 opponents (15-3 mark in those games). The Horns registered a 35-29 edge on the glass in Saturday's loss at K-State, including a 16-8 advantage on the offensive glass.
• Learning the Point
Freshman point guard Isaiah Taylor had a team-high 17 points (7-of-7 FT), four rebounds and three steals in Saturday's loss at K-State. He has reached double figures in scoring in four straight games and is averaging 19.5 ppg while converting 27-of-29 (.931) free throws during the stretch.
TEXAS VS. OKLAHOMA STATE
• Tuesday's contest marks the 85th meeting between Texas and Oklahoma State.
• UT holds a 45-39 lead in the all-time series, which dates back to a 33-9 Texas win in Austin on Feb. 8, 1918.
• Texas is 26-15 against Oklahoma State since the Big 12's inception in 1996-97.
• The Cowboys won the first meeting this season with an 87-74 victory on Jan. 8 in Stillwater.
• The Longhorns have won eight of the last nine contests when the teams meet at the Frank Erwin Center.
NIGHT AND DAY
Through 23 games last year, the Longhorns had posted a 10-13 overall record, including a 2-8 mark in Big 12 Conference play. This season, the Horns are off to a 18-5 start, including a 7-3 mark in league play.
BUILDING A SOLID RESUME
The Longhorns have posted a 5-2 record against AP Top 25 opponents this year. UT's resume includes road wins against No. 14 North Carolina (86-83) and No. 24 Baylor (74-60) and home victories against No. 8 Iowa State (86-76), No. 22 Kansas State (67-64) and No. 6 Kansas (81-69).
A CHECK OF THE POLLS
Texas is ranked No. 19 in the most recent Associated Press poll (Feb. 10) and No. 19 in the most recent USA Today Coaches poll (Feb. 10). During the Rick Barnes era, the Horns have spent 178 weeks in The AP Top 25, including 84 in the Top 10.
HORNS END SEVEN-GAME WIN STREAK
After starting league play with an 0-2 mark, the Longhorns responded with seven consecutive Big 12 wins, including four against ranked opponents in No. 8 Iowa State, No. 22 Kansas State, No. 24 Baylor and No. 6 Kansas. During the streak, Texas hit 70.0% from the free throw line and held its opponents to a combined 38.3% FG shooting, including a 28.7% mark (41-of-143) from three-point range. Texas' streak ended in a 74-57 loss at Kansas State (Feb. 8).
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WINNING AND LOSING
In their their three Big 12 Conference losses, the Longhorns allowed an average of 83.0 points per game on a combined 47.0% FG shooting (78-of-166), including a 43.6% mark from three-point range (24-of-55). In its seven league wins, Texas has allowed an average of 65.1 points per game on a combined 38.3% FG shooting (157-of-410), including a 28.7% mark from three-point range (41-of-143).
