*****GAME THREAD: TEXAS vs. #6 KANSAS*****

[Aaron Carrara]

After dropping their first two Big 12 contests, the Longhorns won back to back games to even their conference record at 2-2. Texas welcomes a Top-10 ranked Jayhawk team to Austin on Saturday in hopes of defeating Bill Self's team for the second consecutive year at the Frank Erwin Center.

The Longhorns are 6-2 in their last 8 games at home against Top-20 teams. The Jayhawks hold a 10-7 lead in games between the two played at the Frank Erwin Center.



What: Texas Longhorns (12-4, 2-2 Big 12) vs. #6 Kansas Jayhawks (13-3, 3-1 Big 12)
When: Saturday, January 18, 2020
Time:  1:00 PM CST
Venue: Frank Erwin Center
Location: Austin, TX
Television: ESPN
The Line: Kansas -9.5

Last Meeting Between the Two Teams: Kansas defeated Texas 65-57 (March 14, 2019, Kansas City, MO)
All-Time Series Record: Kansas leads Texas 33-9

 

[Aaron Carrara]

Texas holding strong in this one so far, lead Kansas 21-17 with 7:59 remaining in the first half.

 

[TB14]

Texas leads 31-26 at half. Contesting every shot Kansas has taken. Forcing a lot of tough shots. 

 

[TexCoyote]

I’m here today at the game. These boys are fighting. Crowd is into it. Great effort so far. Hookem 

 

[Aaron Carrara]

Sims was injured in the first half but is back playing in 2nd half.  They need him if they are going to pull off the upset.

 

[Bear19]

Did no one watch the second half?

 

[MikeV73]

Did no one watch the second half?

No

 

[Baron]

I am damn near embarrassed to say this, but I was rooting against the Horns. I would love to see them win, but I don't want the false hope it would give me or other fans.

 

[Bear19]

I am damn near embarrassed to say this, but I was rooting against the Horns. I would love to see them win, but I don't want the false hope it would give me or other fans.

I don’t want the false hope it would give CDC.