The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
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Women's Basketball Gameday: No. 7/4 Baylor [Feb. 16, 2014]
02.15.2014 | Women's Basketball
Longhorns 'Shoot for a Cure' against Baylor on Sunday in Austin.
Game 25: Texas (17-7, 8-4) vs. No. 7/4 Baylor (21-3, 11-1)
Sunday, Feb. 16 • 12 p.m. Central
Austin, Texas • Frank Erwin Center (16,540)
| TV | Radio | Live Stats | Social | Tickets | Game Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOX Sports 1 |
Sirius 117 / XM 202 KVET-AM 1300 / TexasSports.com |
TexasSports.com | Twitter / Instagram | TexasSports.com | Texas | Baylor |
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Austin Marathon
NOTES AT A GLANCE
• Texas and Baylor meet for the 86th time on Sunday, Feb. 16 in Austin, Texas (12 p.m. Central, FOX Sports 1). Texas leads the all-time series, 57-28, but have lost the last seven games against the Lady Bears.
• The Longhorns have won five of the last six games and hold a 12-1 record at home, including a 6-0 record in Big 12 home games.
• Shoot for a Cure: Sunday's game is the annual Shoot for a Cure game to help raise breast cancer awareness. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive FREE Horns for Hope reusable tote bags. Shoot for a Cure is part of the Horns for Hope initiative for community enrichment.
• Big Defense: Texas is on pace to set a program record in field goal percentage defense (.333). The current program record was set during the 1975-76 season (.355).
• 3-point shooting improvement: Texas leads the Big 12 in 3-point field goal percentage (.370, 135-357 3FG). The Longhorns have made four 3-pointers in 20 of 24 games. Last season, Texas finished last in the Big 12 in 3-point field goal percentage (.278, 102-367 3FG).
• Advantage in the Paint: The Longhorns out-score their opponents in the paint, 34-to-19, including a 39-to-13 average advantage in the last three games. Texas' +12.2 rebound margin ranks 4th in the nation. The Longhorns have out-rebounded their opponent in 19 of 24 games this season.
• Starting Lineups: Texas has used 11 different starting lineups in 24 games this season.
• RPI Frontrunners: Texas has the second-highest ranking (No. 20) among Big 12 teams in the most-recent NCAA Rating Percentage Index on Feb. 10.
• Leading the Big 12: the Longhorns lead the Big 12 in 3-point FG percentage (.370) and FG percentage defense (.333), while ranking second in scoring defense (57.6 ppg), FG percentage (.446) and rebounding margin (+12.2).
• Rebound Leader: junior forward Nneka Enemkpali leads the Big 12 in rebounding (9.3 rpg), while leading her team in points (13.0 ppg).
• Sophomore guard Brady Sanders is averaging a team-high 26.0 minutes per game and leads the team in 3-point field goals made (30-73 3FG).
Promotions
• Shoot for a Cure: Wear pink and support breast cancer awareness with Texas Women's Basketball. Special ticket offer of $5 general admission for Shoot for a Cure. Enter PINKWBB14 on the promo code page of TexasSports.com or call 512-232-3865; advance sale only. Deadline to order is Friday, Feb. 14 at 4 p.m.
• Government Employee Appreciation Day: Discount available on tickets for all city, state, county or federal employees and their guests; advance sale only. Call 512-232-3865 for more information. Deadline to order is Friday, Feb. 14 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, Feb. 14 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.
• Fast Break: Join Texas Women's Basketball for a postgame wrap-up in the Lone Star Room (open to all fans).
