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Men's Basketball preview: #10/9 West Virginia [Jan. 14, 2017]
01.13.2017 | Men's Basketball
The Longhorns have won six of the last seven meetings against West Virginia entering Saturday’s game (3 p.m. CT, ESPN2).
Texas (7-9, 1-3 Big 12) vs. #10/9 West Virginia (14-2, 3-1 Big 12)
Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 - 3 p.m. Central
Frank Erwin Center (16,540) - Austin, Texas
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN2. Rich Hollenberg (pxp) and Miles Simon (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, 8-4. Last meeting: Texas 85-78 (Feb. 16, 2016; Austin).
Notables
• RECENT SUCCESS AGAINST WVU: The Longhorns have won six of the last seven meetings against West Virginia entering Saturday's game. This stretch includes a two-game sweep of the Mountaineers last season. UT committed a two-game total of just 15 turnovers (8 in Morgantown, 7 in Austin) in those two victories.
• HOME SUCCESS AGAINST THE AP TOP 10: Texas posted a 3-1 mark against AP Top 10 opponents at the Erwin Center last season. The Horns recorded wins against No. 3 North Carolina, No. 10 West Virginia and No. 3 Oklahoma at home during the initial season under coach Shaka Smart.
• ALLEN SHOWS IMPROVEMENT: Freshman forward Jarrett Allen has averaged 13.6 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 32.0 minutes per game over the last seven contests entering Saturday's game against West Virginia. During the stretch, Allen has recorded three double-doubles and converted 57.7% (41-71) of his field goal attempts.
