The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
University of Texas
South Dakota State
Men's Basketball preview: South Dakota State
03.18.2019 | Men's Basketball
The Longhorns make their first NIT appearance since the 1985-86 season on Tuesday night (8 p.m. CT, ESPN).
Game 33: Texas (16-16, 8-10 Big 12) vs. South Dakota State (24-8, 14-2 The Summit League)
NIT First Round
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 8 p.m. Central
Frank Erwin Center (16,540) - Austin, Texas
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN. Mitch Holthus (pxp) and Fran Fraschilla (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: First meeting
Notables
• IT'S BEEN A WHILE: Texas makes its first appearance in the Postseason NIT since the 1985-86 season, a span of 33 years. The Longhorns are 6-3 all-time in their four previous trips to the tourney, including a run to the 1978 NIT Championship.
• OSETKOWSKI SHINES IN KC: Sophomore F Dylan Osetkowski registered a season-high 18 points to go along with 7 boards, 3 steals and 2 assists in 35 minutes against No. 17/18 Kansas (March 14). He tied his season high in 3-point FG made (3).
• FEBRES MAKING STRIDES: Sophomore G Jase Febres has averaged a team-best 12.8 ppg in 36.6 mpg over the last five games while converting 44.0-percent (22-50) from the field, including a 42.9-percent mark (18-42) from 3-point range. He has reached double figures in scoring four times in the last six games.
• RAMEY ROLLIN': Freshman G Courtney Ramey has reached double figures in scoring seven times in the last 10 games. In his 15 starts, he has averaged 10.4 ppg (third on team) in 30.0 mpg while converting 42.0-percent (29-69) from 3-point range.
