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Men's Basketball preview: at Oklahoma
02.21.2019 | Men's Basketball
Texas has won three straight and 19 of the last 28 meetings against its Red River rivals entering Saturday’s game (11 a.m. CT, ESPNU).
Game 27: Texas (15-11, 7-6 Big 12) at Oklahoma (16-10, 4-9 Big 12)
Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 - 11 a.m. Central
Lloyd Noble Center (11,528) - Norman, Oklahoma
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPNU. Dave Lamont (pxp) and Robbie Hummel (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, 54-40. Last meeting: Texas 75-72 (Jan. 19, 2019; Austin).
Notables
• RECENT SUCCESS AGAINST THE SOONERS: Texas has won three straight and 19 of the last 28 meetings against its Red River rivals entering Saturday's game. UT posted a 75-72 win in Austin earlier this year (Jan. 19).
• IMPROVED PLAY: UT is 4-2 in its last six games entering Saturday's contest in Norman. Texas has posted double-digit wins at home against No. 11/12 Kansas, Baylor and Oklahoma State and a 22-point victory at West Virginia in the recent stretch.
• SUCCESS AT THE LINE: Texas has converted 75.3-percent (165-219) from the free throw line during Big 12 Conference play, the top mark in the league. UT hit 16-of-18 (.889) free throws in last Saturday's home win against Oklahoma State.
• DYLAN'S 'PERFECT' DAY: Senior F Dylan Osetkowski converted 5-of-5 field goals, including a season-high 3-of-3 from three-point range, and 1-of-1 free throw en route to a 14-point effort in 26 minutes against Oklahoma State last Saturday.
