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Men's Basketball preview: UT Arlington
12.27.2018 | Men's Basketball
Texas hosts its final contest of the 2018 calendar year on Friday night (7 p.m. CT, Longhorn Network).
Game 12: Texas (7-4) vs. UT Arlington (4-8)
Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 - 7 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) and Lance Blanks (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, 11-1. Last meeting: UTA 72-61 (Nov. 29, 2016; Austin).
Notables
• LAST TEST BEFORE LEAGUE PLAY: Texas hosts its final contest of the 2018 calendar year before starting Big 12 Conference play on Jan. 2 at K-State.
• UTA CONNECTION: UTA first-year head coach Chris Ogden was a four-year letterwinner (2000-03) and captain of the 2003 Final Four team at Texas.
• WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?: In UT's seven victories this season, the Longhorns have averaged 81.1 ppg on 45.7% FG shooting (36.6% 3FG) and have a +4.7 rebound margin. In UT's four losses, the Horns have averaged 61.2 ppg on 36.9% FG shooting (23.5% 3FG) and have a -7.0 rebound margin.
• HAYES ON A STREAK: Freshman F Jaxson Hayes is shooting a team-best 74.6-percent (47-63) on the year and owns a current streak of 16 consecutive field goals made. He went 6-6 vs. Purdue, 4-4 vs. Grand Canyon and 6-6 vs. Providence (after missing his final attempt vs. VCU).
