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Men's Basketball preview: Kansas State [Feb. 18, 2017]
02.16.2017 | Men's Basketball
The Longhorns have won four of the last five meetings in the series against K-State entering Saturday’s contest (1 p.m. Central, LHN).
Texas (10-16, 4-9 Big 12) vs. Kansas State (16-10, 5-8 Big 12)
Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 - 1 p.m. Central
Frank Erwin Center (16,540) - Austin, Texas
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by Longhorn Network. Lowell Galindo (pxp), Lance Blanks (analyst) and Ahmad Brooks (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: Kansas State leads, 18-15. Last meeting: Kansas State 65-62 (Dec. 30, 2016; Manhattan)
Notables
• RECENT SUCCESS AGAINST THE WILDCATS: The Longhorns have won four of the last five meetings in the series against K-State entering Saturday's contest. UT swept the regular-season series in both 2014-15 and 2015-16, prior to dropping a 65-62 decision in Manhattan to open league play this year (Dec. 30).
• ALLEN CONTINUES TO SEE DOUBLE: Freshman forward Jarrett Allen recorded his 10th double-double of the season (most in the Big 12) and his sixth in Big 12 Conference play, with a 17-point, 10-rebound effort on Tuesday night at Oklahoma. In his first 13 league contests, Allen is averaging a team-best 16.3 points and 10.3 rebounds in 34.2 minutes per game while hitting 58.8 percent (87-148) from the field.
• ROACH STUFFS THE STAT SHEET: Sophomore guard Kerwin Roach Jr. has averaged 13.0 points, 5.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 steals in 34.0 minutes per game over the last two contests.
