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Men's Basketball preview: at Oklahoma [Feb. 14, 2017]
02.13.2017 | Men's Basketball
Texas has won nine of the last 15 meetings against the Sooners entering Tuesday’s contest (8 p.m. CT, ESPN2).
Texas (10-15, 4-8 Big 12) at Oklahoma (8-16, 2-10 Big 12)
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 - 8 p.m. Central
Lloyd Noble Center (11,528) - Norman, Oklahoma
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN2. Jon Sciambi (pxp) and Miles Simon (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: Oklahoma leads, 53-37. Last meeting: Texas 84-83 (Jan. 23, 2017; Austin).
Notables
• ALLEN SEES DOUBLE: Freshman forward Jarrett Allen recorded his ninth double-double of the season (most in the Big 12) and his fifth in Big 12 Conference play, with an 18-point, 10-rebound effort on Saturday at Oklahoma State. In his first 12 league contests, Allen is averaging a team-best 16.3 points and 10.3 rebounds in 34.0 minutes per game while hitting 59.8 percent (79-132) from the field.
• JONES SHOWING IMPROVEMENT: Over the last nine games, freshman guard Andrew Jones has averaged 14.4 points, 5.0 assists and 4.7 rebounds in 32.3 minutes per contest. Jones has posted a 1.73 assist-to-turnover ratio in this time, recording 45 assists against 26 turnovers.
• ROACH STEALS THE SHOW: Sophomore guard Kerwin Roach Jr. registered a game-high three steals during Saturday's game at Oklahoma State. Roach leads the team in steals (37, 1.5 spg) entering Tuesday's contest in Norman.
