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Men's Basketball preview: at Oklahoma State [Feb. 11, 2017]
02.09.2017 | Men's Basketball
Texas has won 15 of the last 22 meetings against Oklahoma State entering Saturday’s contest in Stillwater (3 p.m. CT, ESPN2).
Texas (10-14, 4-7 Big 12) at Oklahoma State (15-9, 4-7 Big 12)
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 - 3 p.m. Central
Gallagher-Iba Arena (13,611) - Stillwater, Oklahoma
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN2. Jason Benetti (pxp) and Reid Gettys (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: Texas leads, 49-41. Last meeting: Texas 82-79 (Jan. 4, 2017; Austin).
Notables
• RECENT SUCCESS AGAINST THE COWBOYS: Texas has won 15 of the last 22 meetings against Oklahoma State entering Saturday's contest in Stillwater. The Longhorns posted an 82-79 victory in Austin earlier this season (Jan. 4).
• ALLEN CONTINUES TO IMPROVE: Freshman forward Jarrett Allen has averaged a team-high 16.1 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game in Big 12 Conference play. Allen has four double-doubles and 10 double-figure scoring efforts in his first 11 league contests and converted 59% (70-119) from the field.
• CLEARE PROVIDING SENIOR LEADERSHIP: Senior forward Shaquille Cleare has averaged 12.3 points per game while converting 57% (43-76) from the floor over the last eight contests.
• JONES DOES THE DISHES: Freshman guard Andrew Jones has averaged 7.3 assists per game over his last four contests entering Saturday's game in Stillwater.
