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Men's Basketball preview: Michigan
12.09.2017 | Men's Basketball
The Longhorns lead the Big 12 in three-point FG percentage defense at 28.2% entering Tuesday's game (8 p.m., ESPN2).
Texas (6-2) vs. Michigan (8-3)
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Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 - 8 p.m. Central
Frank Erwin Center (16,540) - Austin, Texas
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN2. Dan Shulman (pxp) and Dick Vitale (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: Michigan leads, 4-2. Last meeting: Michigan 53-50 (Dec. 6, 2016; Ann Arbor).
Notables
• SMART EARNS 200th CAREER WIN: Shaka Smart recorded his 200th career collegiate victory during last Tuesday's 71-67 win at VCU. Smart enters the Michigan contest with an overall record of 200-93 (.683) in his ninth season.
• MO KNOWS DOUBLE-DOUBLES: Freshman forward Mohamed Bamba registered his second double-double this season with 13 points and 13 rebounds to go along with 4 blocks at VCU. Bamba ranks fourth nationally (thru games of Dec. 8) and leads the Big 12 in blocked shots (4.0 bpg) and also leads the league in rebounding (10.1 rpg).
• DEFENDING THE 3-POINTER: Texas has made a point of emphasis on the defensive end of the court to guard the three-point shot. The Longhorns lead the Big 12 and rank 22nd nationally (thru games of Dec. 8) in three-point FG percentage defense at 28.2% (50-177).
