The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
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Men's Basketball preview: No. 11/11 Kansas
12.27.2017 | Men's Basketball
UT enters Friday’s contest (8 p.m. CT, ESPN2) with a 17-4 record in Big 12 Conference home openers.
Texas (9-3, 0-0 Big 12) vs. #11/11 Kansas (10-2, 0-0 Big 12)
Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 - 8 p.m. Central
Frank Erwin Center (16,540) - Austin, Texas
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN2. Jon Sciambi (pxp) and Jay Bilas (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: Kansas leads, 29-8. Last meeting: Kansas 77-67 (Feb. 25, 2017; Austin).
Notables
• SUCCESS IN BIG 12 HOME OPENERS: UT enters Friday's contest with a 17-4 record in Big 12 Conference home openers.
• BAMBA SHINES IN WIN AT BAMA: Freshman forward Mohamed Bamba recorded season highs in points (17), field goals made (7-10) and blocks (6) while adding 11 rebounds (4 offensive) in 29 minutes during Friday's win at Alabama.
• DEFENSE WINS: The Longhorns have held their first 12 opponents to an average of 60.4 ppg on a combined 37.4% FG shooting, including a 28.2% mark from three-point range. UT limited Alabama to 50 points on 34.4% FG shooting, including a 20% (3-15) mark from beyond the arc in Friday's win.
• ROACH II PLAYS HIS PART: Junior guard Kerwin Roach II had primary defensive responsibility on Alabama G Collin Sexton and limited Sexton to 8 points (4-12 FG) in 32 minutes. Roach added 11 points and 5 assists against 1 turnover. On the year, he has converted 73.2% (41-56) of his two-point field goal attempts.
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