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Men's Basketball preview: No. 20/19 West Virginia
03.01.2018 | Men's Basketball
The Longhorns have recorded three consecutive home Big 12 Conference wins against AP Top 20 opponents entering Saturday’s game against No. 20 West Virginia (11 a.m. CT, ESPN).
Texas (17-13, 7-10 Big 12) vs. #20/19 West Virginia (22-8, 11-6 Big 12)
Saturday, March 3, 2018 - 11 a.m. Central
Frank Erwin Center (16,540) - Austin, Texas
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN. Bob Wischusen (pxp) and Jimmy Dykes (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: Tied, 8-8. Last meeting: WVU 86-51 (Jan. 20, 2018; Morgantown).
Notables
• SENIOR DAY: Saturday's game marks the final home contest for three UT senior players: Isaiah Hobbs, Ryan McClurg and Joe Schwartz. These three players and four basketball student support staff members will be honored in a brief pre-game ceremony starting at approximately 10:40 a.m. on Saturday.
• HOME SUCCESS AGAINST RANKED TEAMS: The Longhorns have recorded three consecutive home Big 12 Conference wins against AP Top 20 opponents entering Saturday's game against No. 20 West Virginia. UT has defeated No. 16 TCU, No. 8 Texas Tech and No. 12 Oklahoma.
• SIMS SHOWS IMPROVEMENT: Freshman forward Jericho Sims has averaged 11.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 31.0 minutes per game over the last two contests. He has converted 10-of-16 (.625) field goals in the previous two games entering Saturday's contest.
