The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
University of Texas
Butler
Men's Basketball preview: Butler (PK80)
11.20.2017 | Men's Basketball
Texas has held its first three opponents to an average of 58.7 points per game on a combined 32.8% FG shooting entering Thursday's game (6 p.m. CT, ESPN2).
Texas (3-0) vs. Butler (3-1)
PK80 Presented by State Farm
Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017 - 6 p.m. Central
Veterans Memorial Coliseum (12,888) - Portland, Oregon
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN2. Dan Shulman (pxp), Jay Bilas (analyst) and Jeff Goodman (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: Butler leads, 1-0. Last meeting: Butler 56-48 (March 19, 2016; Pittsburgh).
Notables
• DEFENSE WINS: Texas has held its first three opponents to an average of 58.7 points per game on a combined 32.8% FG shooting (57-174), including a 23.5% mark (16-68) from three-point range. The Longhorns have allowed just 20 assists against 50 turnovers through the first three contests.
• MO KNOWS BLOCKS: Freshman forward Mohamed Bamba recorded 5 blocks in just 19 minutes of action during Saturday's win against Lipscomb. Bamba has tallied 9 blocks in just 42 total minutes during his first two collegiate contests entering Thursday's game.
• ROACH ON THE ATTACK: Junior guard Kerwin Roach II is averaging 12.7 points per game while hitting 62.5% from the floor (15-24) in the first three contests. Roach had a team-high 16 points (7-8 FG) in 24 minutes during Saturday's win against Lipscomb.
• COLEMAN TAKES THE POINT: Freshman point guard Matt Coleman has produced 10 assists against just 1 turnover while converting 53.3% from the floor (8-15) in 24.7 minutes per contest through the first three games.
