No. 13/12 Women’s Basketball preview: Kansas

Game 14: #13/12 Texas (11-2, 1-1 Big 12) vs Kansas (10-2, 1-1 Big 12)
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022 – 7:00 p.m. Central
Frank Erwin Center (16,540) – Austin, Texas

GameDay Quick Facts:
• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally on LHN. Alex Loeb (pxp) and Andrea Lloyd (analyst) will call the action.
• RADIO: 105.3 The Bat broadcasts every UT game on the statewide network. Craig Way (pxp) and Kathy Harston (analyst) will call the action. Check TexasSports.com for a listing of affiliates carrying the game.
• SERIES: Texas leads, 31-11.

Notables:

BACK ON TRACK: After a disappointing 71-64 loss to Texas Tech in their Big 12 home opener last Wednesday, the No. 13/12 Texas Women's Basketball team looks to grab an important early league win Wednesday evening as they play host to Kansas inside the Frank Erwin Center (7 p.m.). The Longhorns are fresh off a 93-58 home victory over UTRGV on Sunday.

OFFENSIVE REVIVAL: After shooting a season-worst 29.2 percent (21-of-72) from the floor in last Wednesday's loss to the Lady Raiders, UT responded with a 58.8 percent (36-of-72) mark from the floor and shot 57.1 percent (8-of-14) from behind the arc in Sunday's victory over the Vaqueros. UT's 93-point outburst marked their second-highest scoring total of the year.

HOME COOKING: Wednesday's tilt marks the third of a four-game homestand for the Longhorns which began last week. UT is set wrap with West Virginia on Saturday (7 p.m.) before hitting the road for two-straight game at Iowa State (Jan.19) and TCU (Jan.22). Texas is 6-1 overall inside the confines of the Erwin Center this season.

THE SCHAEFER FORMULA: Longhorn head coach Vic Schaefer makes no secret in the way his teams have found success over the years. Relentless full court defensive pressure, attention to detail, and limiting turnovers and mistakes have been built in to the identity of his programs. The 2021-22 Longhorns are no different ranking among the best in the country in several defensive categories. UT currently ranks No. 1 in the Big 12 and No. 27 in the NCAA holding opponents to just 54.8 points per game. They also lead the league and rank No. 6 nationally in turnovers forced at 24.3 per contest.

SCOUTING THE JAYHAWKS: Kansas is off to a strong start this season with a 10-2 record overall and a 1-1 mark in Big 12 play. The Jayhawks have the No. 4 scoring offense in the league (76.9) and lead the Big 12 in field goal percentage (.466).

Junior guard Holly Kersgieter leads KU offensively averaging 13.2 points per contest. Aniya Thomas is second at 10.6 points per game and Zakiyah Franklin is averaging 10.4. Taiyanna Jackson leads the team on the glass averaging 7.3 rebounds per game to go along with 9.3 points offensively. Jackson ranks No.2 in the league in blocks averaging 2.2 per game.

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