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Men's Basketball preview: Ole Miss (Big 12/SEC Challenge)
01.25.2018 | Men's Basketball
Junior guard Kerwin Roach II has averaged a team-best 17.0 ppg over the last three contests entering Saturday's game (1 p.m. CT, ESPN2).
Texas (13-7, 4-4 Big 12) vs. Ole Miss (11-9, 4-4 SEC)
Big 12/SEC Challenge
Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 - 1 p.m. Central
Frank Erwin Center (16,540) - Austin, Texas
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN2. Dave Pasch (pxp) and Robbie Hummel (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, 8-6. Last meeting: Texas 67-65 (Dec. 6, 1975; Austin).
Notables
• DEFENSE WINS: In UT's 13 wins this season, the Longhorns have limited their opponents to an average of 60.6 ppg on a combined 37.1% FG shooting, including a 30.1% mark from three-point range. In Texas' 7 losses this year, the Horns have allowed an average of 76.0 ppg on a combined 44.9% FG shooting, including a 38.2% mark from behind the arc.
• BAMBA'S CAREER NIGHT: Freshman forward Mohamed Bamba posted a career-high 24 points (9-11 FG, 2-2 threes, 4-4 FT) to go along iwth 12 rebounds (6 offensive), 3 blocks and 2 steals in 30 minutes in Monday's win against Iowa State. In eight Big 12 games, he has recorded five double-doubles and is averaging a team-best 14.5 ppg, 11.9 rpg and 4.6 bpg.
• ROACH ON A ROLL: Junior guard Kerwin Roach II has averaged a team-best 17.0 points per game while converting 45.2% (14-31) from the floor, including 58.3% (7-12) from three-point range, and 80% (16-20) from the free throw line over the last three games.
