The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
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Men's Basketball preview: at #6/6 Baylor [Jan. 17, 2017]
01.16.2017 | Men's Basketball
Texas is 32-14 against the Bears since the formation of the Big 12 Conference entering Tuesday's game in Waco (6 p.m. Central, ESPN2).
Texas (7-10, 1-4 Big 12) at #6/6 Baylor (16-1, 4-1 Big 12)
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 - 6 p.m. Central
Ferrell Center (10,284) - Waco, Texas
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN2. Jon Sciambi (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, 162-86. Last meeting: Baylor 75-61 (March 10, 2016; Kansas City).
Notables
• CLOSE CALLS: The Longhorns are 2-6 this season in games decided by 5 points or less and 1-5 in games decided by 3 points or less. In its first five Big 12 Conference contests, three of UT's four losses have been by 3 points or less. Texas' last 7 losses this year have been by a combined total of 28 points.
• BACK-TO-BACK ROAD GAMES AGAINST TOP 10 TEAMS: Texas faces a pair of AP Top 10 opponents on the road this week in No. 6 Baylor (Tuesday) and No. 2 Kansas (Saturday). The Horns faced a similar test last season (first time in program history to play Top 10 opponents in true road games) and split a pair of matchups against No. 6 West Virginia (56-49 win) and No. 3 Kansas (76-67 loss).
• ALLEN EARNS LEAGUE HONOR: Freshman forward Jarrett Allen earned Phillips 66 Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week honors on Monday. He averaged a team-best 18.5 ppg, 8.0 rpg and 2.0 bpg in 34.5 mpg in UT's two games last week. During the stretch, he converted 14-of-21 (.667) field goals and 9-of-11 (.818) free throws. In Big 12 play (5 games), Allen has averaged 14.0 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per contest.
