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Men's Basketball preview: Oklahoma [Jan. 23, 2017]
01.22.2017 | Men's Basketball
Texas has won 8 of the last 14 meetings in the series entering Monday’s contest (8 p.m. CT, ESPN).
Texas (7-12, 1-6 Big 12) vs. Oklahoma (8-10, 2-5 Big 12)
Monday, Jan. 23, 2017 - 8 p.m. Central
Frank Erwin Center (16,542) - Austin, Texas
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN. Bob Wischusen (pxp), Fran Fraschilla (analyst) and Holly Rowe (reporter) 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: Oklahoma leads, 53-36. Last meeting: Texas 76-63 (Feb. 27, 2016; Austin).
Notables
• ALLEN'S CAREER DAY: Freshman forward Jarrett Allen posted career highs with 22 points and 19 rebounds and tied his career high with 3 blocks during Saturday's game at No. 2/1 Kansas. Allen was one rebound shy of becoming just the fifth player in UT history to record a 20-20 performance and first since Kevin Durant in 2007. Allen's 19 rebounds also marked the second-highest single-game total by a UT freshman in school history.
• JONES COMING OF AGE: In the last three games (all against Top 10 opponents), freshman guard Andrew Jones has averaged 15.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest while converting 15-of-32 (.469) field goals, including 8-of-19 (.421) threes, and 9-of-11 (.818) free throws.
• CLEARE CONTINUES TO SHINE: Senior forward Shaquille Cleare has averaged 12.3 points in 26.7 minutes per game over the last three contests. Cleare has converted 16-of-28 (.571) field goals and 5-of-6 (.833) free throws during the stretch while reaching double figures in scoring in each of the three games.
