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Men's Basketball preview: No. 20/19 Oklahoma
01.18.2019 | Men's Basketball
Texas has won 18 of the last 27 meetings against the Sooners entering Saturday’s game (7 p.m. CT, LHN).
Game 18: Texas (10-7, 2-3 Big 12) vs. #20/19 Oklahoma (13-4, 2-3 Big 12)
Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 - 7 p.m. Central
Frank Erwin Center (16,540) - Austin, Texas
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by Longhorn Network. Alex Loeb (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: Oklahoma leads, 54-39. Last meeting: Texas 77-66 (Feb. 17, 2018; Norman).
Notables
• RECENT SUCCESS AGAINST THE SOONERS: Texas has won 18 of the last 27 meetings against its Red River rivals entering Saturday's game. The Longhorns swept the regular-season series against OU last year for the first time since the 2011-12 season.
• CLOSE CALLS: The Longhorns have lost their last three Big 12 contests by a total of 11 points. Texas is 2-4 this season in games decided by 3 points or less and 3-6 in contests decided by 6 points or less.
• COLEMAN AT THE POINT: Sophomore point guard Matt Coleman III has recorded 27 assists against just 3 turnovers (9-to-1 ratio) in his first five Big 12 contests. Coleman posted a season-high 8 assists without a turnover while adding 16 points in 38 minutes during Monday's game at No. 7/8 Kansas.
• FEBRES HEATING UP: Sophomore guard Jase Febres is averaging 11.2 ppg (second on the team) through the first five Big 12 contests while hitting 45.5-percent (15-33) from three-point range.
