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No. 22/21 Men's Basketball preview - Colorado (Legends Classic consolation game) [Nov. 22, 2016]
11.22.2016 | Men's Basketball
Sophomore Tevin Mack leads the team in scoring (17.0 ppg) and has converted 11-of-20 three-pointers (55.0 percent) entering Tuesday's contest (2:30 p.m. Central, ESPNU).
#22/21 Texas (3-1) vs. Colorado (3-1)
Legends Classic Consolation Game
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 - 2:30 p.m. Central
Barclays Center (17,732) - Brooklyn, N.Y.
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPNU. Mike Couzens (pxp) and Doris Burke (analyst) will call the action.
• RADIO: The Longhorn IMG Radio Network broadcasts 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, 14-9. Last meeting: Colorado 91-89 (Feb. 26, 2011; Boulder).
Notables
• RECENT SUCCESS AGAINST COLORADO: Texas has won six of the last seven meetings against its former Big 12 Conference opponent. The Longhorns also sport a 3-1 mark against the Buffaloes in neutral-site contests entering Tuesday's game.
• MACK OFF TO FAST START: Sophomore Tevin Mack leads the team in scoring (17.0 ppg) through his first three contests. He has converted 51.6 percent (16-31) from the floor, including 55.0 percent (11-20) from three-point range. Mack recorded a team-high 18 points while hitting 5-of-9 field goals, including 3-of-6 threes, in 29 minutes during last night's loss to Northwestern.
• DAVIS TAKING CARE OF THE BALL: Sophomore Eric Davis has posted 8 assists against just 1 turnover through the first four contests. Davis also ranks second on the team in rebounding (5.5 rpg), tied for second in minutes played (27.8 mpg) and fourth in scoring (10.5 ppg).
