The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
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Men's Basketball preview: at Kansas State [Dec. 30, 2016]
12.28.2016 | Men's Basketball
The Longhorns sport a 14-6 all-time record in Big 12 Conference openers entering Friday’s game in Manhattan (7 p.m. CT, ESPNews)
Texas (6-6, 0-0 Big 12) at Kansas State (11-1, 0-0 Big 12)
Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 - 7 p.m. Central
Bramlage Coliseum (12,528) - Manhattan, Kansas
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPNEWS. Mitch Holthus (pxp) and Stephen Howard (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: Kansas State leads, 17-15. Last meeting: Texas 71-70 (Feb. 22, 2016; Manhattan)
Notables
• BIG 12 OPENER: The Longhorns sport a 14-6 all-time record in Big 12 Conference openers entering Friday's game in Manhattan.
• RECENT SUCCESS AGAINST K-STATE: Texas has won the last four meetings against the Wildcats entering Friday's game. The Longhorns have swept regular-season matchups in each of the last two years, including a 71-70 win in Manhattan last season.
• ALLEN SEES DOUBLE: Freshman forward Jarrett Allen recorded his fourth double-double of the year with his season-high 17 points and 10 boards in Tuesday's game vs. Kent State. In his last three contests, he has averaged a team-high 14.7 points and 8.7 rebounds in 29.7 minutes per game while converting 62.5% of his field goal attempts (20-32).
• GETTING DEFENSIVE: Texas has limited its last two opponents to an average of 61.5 points per game on a combined 39.3% FG shooting (48-122), including a 6-of-31 (.194) effort from beyond the three-point line. UT has allowed 20 assists against 39 turnovers in those two contests.
