The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Wednesday, December 22
Austin, Texas
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University of Texas
vs
Alabama State
Texas Longhorns
No. 16/17 Men's Basketball preview: Alabama State
12.21.2021 | Men's Basketball
The Longhorns host the Hornets on Wednesday afternoon (1 p.m. CT, LHN) at the Erwin Center.
Game 11: #16/17 Texas (8-2, 0-0 Big 12) vs. Alabama State (1-9, 0-0 SWAC)
Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021 - 1 p.m. Central
Frank Erwin Center (16,540) - Austin, Texas
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by Longhorn Network. Lowell Galindo (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 David Garrett (analyst) will call the action. Check TexasSports.com for a listing of affiliates carrying the game.
• SERIES: First meeting
Notables
• DEFENSE WINS: The Longhorns lead the NATION in scoring defense (53.5 ppg) through games of Dec. 20. Texas has held five of its first 10 opponents below 50 points. UT is 8-0 this season when holding its opponent below 60 points.
• HOME DOMINATION: Texas has posted a 7-0 mark and sport an impressive +27.6 scoring margin in home games this year. The Longhorns have limited their opponents to an average of 47.4 ppg and allowed just 53 assists while forcing 142 turnovers in those seven contests.
• DISU'S IMMEDIATE IMPACT: Junior Dylan Disu registered 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 threes), four boards, one block and one steal in 16 minutes during Sunday's win against Stanford.
Players Mentioned
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