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Women's Basketball Gameday: Texas Tech [Feb. 5, 2014]
02.04.2014 | Women's Basketball
Longhorns look to extend an eight-game home winning streak against the Lady Raiders on Wednesday.
Game 22: Texas (14-7, 5-4) vs. Texas Tech (6-15, 0-10)
Wednesday, Feb. 5 • 7 p.m. Central
Austin, Texas • Frank Erwin Center (16,540)
| TV | Radio | Live Stats | Social | Tickets | Game Notes |
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| Longhorn Network | KVET-AM 1300 / TexasSports.com | TexasSports.com | Twitter / Instagram | TexasSports.com | Texas |
NOTES AT A GLANCE
• Wednesday's contest marks the 91st meeting between Texas and Texas Tech (7 p.m. Central, Longhorn Network). Texas holds a 60-30 advantage in the all-time series. The series began on Jan. 15, 1977, marking the longest-running series in school history. The Longhorns hold a 28-8 lead over the Lady Raiders when the teams meet in Austin. Texas is seeking its first win in the series since March 2, 2011.
• Success at Home: Texas enters Wednesday's game with a 10-1 record at home, including eight consecutive victories at the Erwin Center. UT is 4-0 at home during Big 12 play.
• Leading the Herd: the Longhorns lead the Big 12 in 3-point FG percentage (.368), FG percentage defense (.334) and rank 2nd in scoring defense (57.3 ppg) and 2nd in rebounding margin (+12.2).
• RPI Frontrunners: Texas has the second-highest ranking (No. 20) among Big 12 teams in the most-recent NCAA Rating Percentage Index on Feb. 2.
• Advantage in the Paint: Texas has out-rebounded its opponents by an average margin of +12.2 rebounds, which ranks 2nd in the Big 12. The Longhorns lead their opponents in average points in the paint, 32.4-to-20.4.
• 3-point shooting improvement: Texas leads the Big 12 in 3-point field goal percentage (.368, 113-307 3FG). Last season, Texas finished last in the Big 12 in 3-point field goal percentage (.278, 102-367 3FG).
• Big 12 rebound leader: junior forward Nneka Enemkpali leads the Big 12 in rebounding (9.5 rpg), while leading her team in points (13.4 ppg). Enemkpali is coming off three consecutive double-doubles against West Virginia (15 pts, 21 reb), at Kansas (10 pts, 11 reb) and at Baylor (19pts, 15 rebs).
• Sophomore guard Brady Sanders is averaging a team-high 26.0 minutes per game and leads the team in 3-point field goals made (27-64 3FG).
• In the last two games, sophomore point guard Celina Rodrigo is averaging 10.0 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3FG), 7.0 assists and 1.0 turnover.
Promotions
• UT & Me: An event dedicated to empowering young girls to be active in school, sports and in life. Come early for a special pregame expo including interactive opportunities with a variety of Texas Longhorn student-athletes. Special ticket offer of $8 reserved or $5 general admission available. Enter UTANDME on the promo code page of TexasSports.com or call 512-232-3865; advance sale only. Deadline to order is Wednesday, Feb. 5 at noon.
• Teacher Appreciation Day: Discount available for teachers, staff and guests; advance sale only. Call 512-232-3865 for more information. Deadline to order is Wednesday, Feb. 5 at noon.
• Team Night: Get your players, coaches and families together and attend the game as a team! Teams should go to TexasSports.com or call 512-232-3865 in advance to order group packages.
• 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.
• Autographs: Fans have the chance to meet their favorite Longhorns and get their autographs on the court after the game.
