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Men's Basketball preview: Oklahoma State [Jan. 16, 2016]
01.15.2016 | Men's Basketball
The Longhorns have won nine of the last 11 meetings in Austin against the Cowboys entering Saturday's contest (5 p.m. CT, ESPN2).
Texas (10-6, 2-2 Big 12) vs. Oklahoma State (9-7, 1-3 Big 12)
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 - 5 p.m. Central
Frank Erwin Center (16,540) - Austin, Texas
GameDay Quick Facts
• Television: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN2. Mark Neely (pxp) and Bryndon Manzer (analyst) will call the action.
• Radio: The Longhorn IMG Radio Network 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, 46-41. Last meeting: Oklahoma State 65-63 OT (Feb. 4, 2015; Austin).
Notables
• SUCCESS AGAINST OKLAHOMA STATE IN AUSTIN: Texas sports a 26-13 record in games against Oklahoma State in Austin entering Saturday's contest. The Horns have won nine of the last 11 meetings at home against the Cowboys.
• TAYLOR ON A ROLL: Junior point guard Isaiah Taylor recorded a game-high 28 points (11-of-17 FG, 2-of-3 threes, 4-of-5 FT), 6 rebounds and 6 assists against just 1 turnover in 41 minutes during Tuesday's home overtime win against No. 17/18 Iowa State. In four Big 12 league games, Taylor has averaged 23.3 ppg while hitting 50 percent (33-of-66) from the floor and has recorded a 20-to-5 assist-to-turnover ratio.
• PROTECTING THE ROCK: Texas committed a season-low 5 turnovers in Tuesday's home overtime victory against No. 17/18 Iowa State. In the last two contests, the Longhorns have recorded just 11 total turnovers (6 at TCU last Saturday).
