The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
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Men's Basketball preview: Alabama [Dec. 2, 2016]
12.01.2016 | Men's Basketball
Friday’s contest (8:30 pm CT, ESPNU) marks the 12th meeting between Texas and Alabama but the first matchup between the two schools since an 85-83 UT victory in Austin on Dec. 4, 1971.
Texas (3-3) vs. Alabama (4-2)
Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 - 8:30 p.m. Central
Frank Erwin Center (16,540) - Austin, Texas
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPNU. Lowell Galindo (pxp) and Paul Biancardi (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, 7-4. Last meeting: Texas 85-83 (Dec. 4, 1971; Austin).
Notables
• MACK TURNS OFFENSIVE: Sophomore Tevin Mack leads the team in scoring (14.6 ppg) while hitting 49.0 percent (25-51) from the floor, incluidng 41.9 percent (13-31) from three-point range. He has reached double figures in scoring in four of his first five contests this year, after posting double-digit efforts just five times in 33 games last season.
• ALLEN SEES DOUBLE: Freshman Jarrett Allen recorded his second collegiate double-double with his 13 points and 12 rebounds (7 offensive) during Tuesday's game against UTA. For the year, Allen leads the team in rebounding (7.8 rpg) and minutes (29.7 mpg) and ranks third in scoring (10.5 ppg) while hitting 52.2 percent (24-46) from the floor.
• ROACH HEATING UP: Sophomore Kerwin Roach Jr. has averaged 16.0 ppg over his last two contests entering Friday's game vs. Alabama. He posted 16 points (8-14 FG) and 3 steals in 31 minutes on Tuesday against UTA. Roach had 16 points in 30 minutes against Colorado (Nov. 22) in the previous contest.
