The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
University of Texas
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Women's Basketball Gameday: No. rv/23 Iowa State [Feb. 9, 2014]
02.08.2014 | Women's Basketball
Longhorns host No. rv/23 Iowa State on Sunday at 2 p.m. Central (FOX Sports 1).
Game 23: Texas (15-7, 6-4) vs. No. rv/23 Iowa State (16-6, 5-6)
Sunday, Feb. 9 • 2 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 | ISU |
NOTES AT A GLANCE
• Sunday's contest marks the 25th meeting between Texas and Iowa State. The Cyclones hold the all-time series lead 14-10. The Longhorns hold the series advantage in Austin, 7-3.
• Success at Home: Texas enters Wednesday's game with a 11-1 record at home, including nine consecutive victories at the Erwin Center. UT is 5-0 at home during Big 12 play.
• Big Defense: Texas is on pace to set a program record in field goal percentage defense (.322). The Longhorns rank 2nd in the nation in that category. 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 (.373, 120-322 3FG). The Longhorns have made four 3-pointers in 18 of 22 games this season. 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, 33.6-to-19.1. On Wednesday UT out-scored Texas Tech in the paint, 48-to-4. Texas has out-rebounded its opponent in 18 of 22 games this season. The Longhorns' +12.2 rebound margin ranks 4th in the nation.
• Starting Lineups: Texas has used 11 different starting lineups in 22 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. 2.
• Leading the Big 12: the Longhorns lead the Big 12 in 3-point FG percentage (.373), FG percentage defense (.332) and rank 2nd in scoring defense (57.0 ppg) and 2nd in rebounding margin (+12.2).
• Rebound Leader: junior forward Nneka Enemkpali leads the Big 12 in rebounding (9.4 rpg), while leading her team in points (13.1 ppg).
• Sophomore guard Brady Sanders is averaging a team-high 25.8 minutes per game and leads the team in 3-point field goals made (28-66 3FG). Sanders is shooting 43.3 percent from 3-point range after shooting 11.8 percent from long range as a redshirt freshman.
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, Feb. 7 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, Feb. 7 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. 7 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.
• Player Trading Card Series: Don't miss this three game series to collect all 2013-14 commemorative Texas Women's Basketball trading cards to be given away to the first 750 fans to these games: Stanford (11/23), Kansas State (1/5), and Iowa State (2/9)
• 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)..
