The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
University of Texas
14-11, 6-6
Kansas State
19-5, 9-2
Men's Basketball falls 71-64 to No. 18/18 K-State
02.13.2019 | Men's Basketball
Senior guard Kerwin Roach II recorded a game-high 17 points to pace the Longhorns.
AUSTIN, Texas — Senior guard Kerwin Roach II scored a game-high 17 points, but The University of Texas Men's Basketball team (14-11, 6-6 Big 12) fell 71-64 to No. 18/18 Kansas State (19-5, 9-2 Big 12) on Tuesday night at the Frank Erwin Center. Roach tied a season high by hitting 7-of-8 from the free throw line and added 8 rebounds in 36 minutes.
Freshman guard Courtney Ramey tallied 10 points and tied a career high with 6 rebounds. Sophomore guard Matt Coleman III added 9 points and 5 assists, while senior forward Dylan Osetkowski and freshman forward Jaxson Hayes each contributed 9 points.
Roach scored six straight points to give Texas a one-point lead (20-19) at the 9:29 mark. Ramey knocked down a three-pointer to push UT's cushion to eight (39-31) at the 1:37 mark. Kansas State's Barry Brown connected on a jumper with 7 seconds left to cut Texas' lead to four (39-35) at the half.
An 8-0 run in the opening minutes of the second half allowed the Wildcats to gain a three-point advantage (45-42) at the 17:04 mark. Texas responded with a Coleman layup and an Osetkowski three-pointer to re-take the lead (47-45), but K-State used a 9-0 spurt to go ahead by seven (54-47) at the 13:28 mark.
A three-point basket by Jase Febres brought the Longhorns within four (67-63) with 4:04 remaining. Hayes then hit one-of-two free throws to trim the margin to three (67-64) at the 2:17 mark. Texas went scoreless for the remainder of the game, and the Wildcats sunk four free throws over the last 1:26 to seal the win.
Texas Basketball Postgame Notes
#18/18 Kansas State 71, Texas 64
February 12, 2019
Frank Erwin Center (Austin, Texas)
Attendance: 9,418
Team Notes
- Texas dropped to 16-22 against K-State in the all-time series between the two schools.
- UT is 9-9 all-time against the Wildcats in games played in Austin during the series.
- The Longhorns fell to 238-45 at the Frank Erwin Center in the last 17 seasons (dating back to the start of the 2002-03 season). UT is 47-19 at home during the Shaka Smart era (10-5 this year).
- Texas dropped to 6-2 in its last eight home games against AP Top 20 opponents with the loss to No. 18 K-State.
- The Longhorns recorded a +3 rebound margin (29-26), including an 11-7 edge on the offensive glass. Texas registered a 12-5 advantage in second-chance points.
- UT went 18-of-26 (.692) from the free throw line, while K-State was 7-of-12 (.583) at the line.
- Texas converted 55.6-percent (15-27) from the field in the opening 20 minutes.
Matt Coleman
- Recorded 5 assists against 2 turnovers in 34 minutes played, marking the fourth straight game he has posted at least 5 assists
- Tied his season high in assists (3), also set twice previously
- Reached double figures in scoring (10 points) for the third straight game and 11th time this year (25 games)
- Tied his career high in rebounds (6), also set twice previously
- Reached double figures in scoring (game-high 17 points) for the 11th straight game, 20th time this year (23 games) and 66th time in his career (120 games)
- Tied his season high in free throws made (7-8), also set at Iowa State (Feb. 2)
Up Next
Texas hosts Oklahoma State on Saturday, Feb. 16. Tip is set for Noon CT at the Frank Erwin Center, and the game will be televised nationally on CBS.
