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Men's Basketball preview: at Iowa State [Jan. 7, 2017]
01.05.2017 | Men's Basketball
Texas has won 12 of the last 19 meetings between the two teams entering Saturday's contest (8:15 p.m. CT, ESPN2).
Texas (7-7, 1-1 Big 12) at Iowa State (9-4, 1-1 Big 12)
Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 - 8:15 p.m. Central
Hilton Coliseum (14,384) - Ames, Iowa
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN2. Rich Hollenberg (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: Texas leads, 18-15. Last meeting: Iowa State 85-75 (Feb. 13, 2016; Ames).
Notables
• MACK'S CAREER NIGHT: Sophomore guard/forward Tevin Mack recorded a career-high 27 points and set career bests in field goals made (10-of-17) and minutes (39) during Wednesday's victory against Oklahoma State. He tied his season high in 3-pointers made (4-of-7) and reached double figures in scoring for the 10th time in 13 contests this season.
• ALLEN CLEANS THE GLASS: Freshman forward Jarrett Allen pulled down a game-high 11 rebounds during Wednesday's victory against Oklahoma State. This marked his sixth double-digit rebound effort of the year, including his fourth in the last five games. Allen has averaged 13.2 ppg and 10.0 rpg in 31.2 mpg while hitting 59.6% (28-47) from the floor during the last five contests.
• DAVIS FINDS THE RANGE: Sophomore guard Eric Davis Jr. tied his season high with 16 points (14 in the second half) while converting 5-of-8 field goals, including 3-of-6 threes, in 28 minutes during Wednesday's victory against Oklahoma State. It marked his first double-digit scoring effort since he had 16 against Long Beach State on Dec. 10 (span of five contests).
