The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Tuesday, February 23
Austin, Texas
8 p.m. CT
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The Longhorns will honor six players as part of 'Senior Night' ceremonies prior to Tuesday's game (8 p.m. CT, ESPN).
Game 20: #14/16 Texas (13-6, 7-5 Big 12) vs. #17/19 Kansas (17-7, 11-5 Big 12)
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 - 8 p.m. Central
Frank Erwin Center (16,540/3,100) - Austin, Texas
GameDay Quick Facts
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN. Bob Wischusen (pxp) and Jay Bilas (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. Westwood One Radio will broadcast the game nationally, with Spero Dedes (pxp) and Fran Fraschilla (analyst) on the call.
• SERIES: Kansas leads, 35-10. Last meeting: Texas 84-59 (Jan. 2, 2021; Lawrence).
Notables
• SENIOR NIGHT: Tuesday's game marks the final home contest for six UT seniors: Matt Coleman III, Jase Febres, Royce Hamm Jr., Jericho Sims, Blake Nevins and Drayton Whiteside. There will be a brief pre-game ceremony to honor the seniors at 7:45 p.m.
• RAMEY'S CAREER DAY: Junior G Courtney Ramey registered a career-high 28 points while hitting 9-of-13 field goals, including a career-best 7-of-8 from three-point range, in 28 minutes during Saturday's contest against No. 13/15 West Virginia.
• COLEMAN TURNS IT UP: Senior G Matt Coleman III has averaged a team-best 17.5 ppg and 5.5 apg while hitting 14-of-17 (.824) field goals, including 6-of-8 threes, in his last two contests.
• SIMS STARTS TO SHINE: Senior F Jericho Sims has averaged 12.5 ppg and 6.5 rpg while converting 11-of-14 (.786) field goals over the last two contests.
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