Men's Basketball preview: No. 4/4 Houston

Game 21: Texas (14-6, 3-4 Big 12) vs. #4/4 Houston (18-2, 5-2 Big 12)

Monday, Jan. 29, 2024 - 8 p.m. Central

Moody Center (10,763) - Austin, Texas

GameDay Quick Facts

• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN. Jon Sciambi (pxp), Fran Fraschilla (analyst) and Kris Budden (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.

• SERIES: Tied, 32-32. Last meeting: Houston 73-72 (March 20, 2013; Houston).

Notables

• THE GAUNTLET CONTINUES: Texas plays its fourth contest over a 10-day stretch against AP Top 25 opponents. This four-game stretch has included matchups against No. 9/9 Baylor (W, 75-73), at No. 11/13 Oklahoma (W, 75-60), at No. 21/19 BYU (L, 72-84) and home vs. No. 4 Houston (Monday).

• HUNTER TOPS 1,000 POINTS: Junior G Tyrese Hunter topped the 1,000-point mark in his collegiate career on a three-pointer at the 12:19 mark of the first half in Saturday's game at BYU. Hunter has recorded 1,006 points in 92 career collegiate games.

• WEAVER PROVIDES SPARK: Sophomore G Chendall Weaver has averaged 13.0 ppg while hitting 9-of-17 (.529) field goals and 7-of-8 (.875) free throws and 4.5 rpg in 26.3 mpg over his last two contests. He posted a season-high 15 points (5-9 FG, 4-4 FT), five boards (all offensive) and two steals in 25 minutes at BYU on Saturday.

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Players Mentioned

Tyrese Hunter

Chendall Weaver

The University of Texas at Austin Athletics