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Men's Basketball preview: Iowa State [Feb. 7, 2017]
02.06.2017 | Men's Basketball
UT has posted a 12-2 mark against Iowa State in games played in Austin entering Tuesday’s contest (8 p.m. CT, ESPN2).
Texas (9-14, 3-7 Big 12) vs. Iowa State (14-8, 6-4 Big 12)
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 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 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 TexasSports.com for a listing of affiliates carrying the game.
• SERIES: Texas leads, 18-16. Last meeting: Iowa State 79-70 (Jan. 7, 2016; Ames).
Notables
• HOME SUCCESS AGAINST THE CYCLONES: UT has posted a 12-2 mark against Iowa State in games played in Austin entering Tuesday's contest. The Longhorns have won seven of the last eight meetings against the Cyclones at the Erwin Center.
• ALLEN BETTER IN BIG 12 PLAY: After averaging 10.7 ppg and 6.9 rpg in his first 12 contests during non-conference play, freshman forward Jarrett Allen has upped those numbers to a team-best 16.0 points and 10.5 rebounds in 34.3 minutes per game during his first 10 Big 12 Conference contests.
• JONES SHOWING IMPROVEMENT: Freshman guard Andrew Jones has averaged 14.9 points, 5.0 assists and 4.4 rebounds in 31.6 minutes per game over his last seven contests. He has reached double figures in scoring in all seven games and converted 35-of-71 (.493) field goals, including 16-of-40 (.400) from three-point range, and 18-of-24 (.750) free throws. Jones has averaged 7.3 assists per game over his last three contests entering Tuesday's game vs. Iowa State.
