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Men's Basketball preview: Tennessee State
12.17.2017 | Men's Basketball
Texas is 220-37 (.856) at the Erwin Center in the last 16 seasons entering Monday night's game (8 p.m. CT, ESPN2).
Texas (7-3) vs. Tennessee State (5-4)
Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 - 8 p.m. Central
Frank Erwin Center (16,540) - Austin, Texas
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN2. Lowell Galindo (pxp) and Fran Fraschilla (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 http://www.texassports.com/sports/2013/7/27/sponsor_0727135359.aspx#mbb for a listing of affiliates carrying the game.
• SERIES: Texas leads, 1-0. Last meeting: Texas 84-72 (Nov. 30, 1987; Austin).
Notables
• OSETKOWSKI ON A ROLL: Junior forward Dylan Osetkowski has averaged 18.8 ppg while converting 57.4% (27-47) from the floor, including 50% (8-16) from three-point range, in his last four contests entering Monday's game. He posted a season-high 22 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 threes) and 7 boards in Saturday's win against Louisiana Tech.
• MO KNOWS BLOCKS: Freshman forward Mohamed Bamba tied his season high in blocked shots (5) in just 18 minutes of action during Saturday's win. Bamba leads the Big 12 and ranks third nationally in blocks per game (4.11 bpg) and has recorded at least two blocks in each of his first nine contests.
• SIMS HAS CAREER DAY: Freshman forward Jericho Sims registered season highs in both points (9) and rebounds (8) while converting 3-of-6 field goals and 3-of-5 free throws in 20 minutes during Saturday's victory against Louisiana Tech.
