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Men's Basketball preview: at No. 23/23 Oklahoma
02.15.2018 | Men's Basketball
With a win on Saturday in Norman (11 a.m. CT, ESPN), the Longhorns would register their first regular-season sweep of the Sooners since the 2011-12 season.
Texas (15-11, 5-8 Big 12) at #23/23 Oklahoma (16-9, 6-7 Big 12)
Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 - 11 a.m. Central
Lloyd Noble Center (11,528) - Norman, Oklahoma
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN. Bob Wischusen (pxp) and Dick Vitale (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: Oklahoma leads, 54-38. Last meeting: Texas 79-74 (Feb. 3, 2018; Austin).
Notables
• OVERTIME, AGAIN: Texas tied a single-season mark for most overtime contests played with its sixth overtime game of the 2017-18 season during Monday's double-overtime contest against Baylor. The Longhorns are 2-4 in overtime games this year and have played a pair of double-overtime contests.
• BAMBA CONTINUES TO SEE DOUBLE: Freshman forward Mohamed Bamba recorded his 13th double-double of the year with his 16-point, 16-rebound, 4-block effort in Monday's game against Baylor. Bamba, who leads the Big 12 in double-doubles, rebounding (10.8 rpg) and blocks (102), has eight double-doubles in his first 13 league contests.
• LOOKING FOR A SWEEP OF THE SOONERS: Texas defeated then-No. 12/15 Oklahoma 79-74 in Austin earlier this month (Feb. 3). With a win on Saturday in Norman, the Longhorns would register their first regular-season sweep of the Sooners since the 2011-12 season.
