The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
No. 17 Men’s Basketball hosts No. 11 Kansas on Saturday, Jan. 24
01.22.2015 | Student Orange Bloods
Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for this top-20 matchup at the Erwin Center!
Coming off two victories in three days, the No. 17 Texas Men's Basketball team is ready for its biggest home contest of the season to date. On Saturday, Jan. 24, the Longhorns welcome No. 11 Kansas to the Frank Erwin Center. Tipoff is set for 1 p.m. Central and the game is presented by AT&T.
Doors open 90 minutes prior to tipoff for this marquee matchup. Students enter thru the E doors located on the east side of the Erwin Center. Please note that student seats for Big Ticket holders are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students are encouraged to arrive early as the demand for seats for this game is very high. On top of an excellent basketball contest, the event features an array of activities.
During pregame, former Texas Basketball star T.J. Ford signs autographs from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Naismith Trophy display on the concourse by section 32. The Mighty Fine Texas Pom squad also signs pregame autographs on the concourse outside section 20.
Austin-based bluegrass rock band "Whiskey Shivers" plays music for fans pregame on the concourse, and the group also performs the National Anthem. Then at halftime, fans can enjoy a performance from "K9s in Flight." Make sure you stay in your seats at the half for these high-flying Frisbee dogs.