Men's Basketball preview: No. 9/9 Baylor

Game 18: Texas (12-5, 1-3 Big 12) vs. No. 9/9 Baylor (14-3, 3-1 Big 12)

Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 - 11 a.m. Central

Moody Center (10,763) - Austin, Texas

GameDay Quick Facts

• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN. Dan Shulman (pxp), Jay Bilas (analyst) and Jess Sims (reporter) will call the action.

• RADIO: The Longhorn Radio Network broadcasts every UT game on the statewide network. Craig Way (pxp) and Eddie Oran (analyst) will call the action. Check TexasSports.com for a listing of affiliates carrying the game. ESPN Radio will also provide a national broadcast with Mike Couzens (pxp) and Bob Valvano (analyst) on the call.

• SERIES: Texas leads, 164-97. Last meeting: Baylor 81-72 (Feb. 25, 2023; Waco).

Notables

• DEFENSE WINS: In UT's 12 wins, the Longhorns have held their opponents to 61.8 ppg on 38.3-percent FG shooting including a 31-percent mark from three-point range. During Texas' five losses, the Horns have allowed 79.6 ppg on 49.5-percent FG shooting including a 38.5-percent mark from beyond the arc.

• ABMAS AMONG LEGENDS: Graduate G Max Abmas moved past Larry Bird (Indiana State) into the No. 17 spot on the NCAA all-time career scoring chart (2,865 points). Next up are Tyler Hansbrough (UNC) at 2,872 and Elvin Hayes (Houston) at 2,884.

• HORTON BREAKS OUT: Graduate G Ithiel Horton moved back into the starting lineup against UCF on Wednesday and posted a season-high 20 points (8-14 FG, 4-10 threes) in 37 minutes.

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Players Mentioned

Max Abmas

Ithiel Horton

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