*****TEXAS vs. OU Game Thread

[Aaron Carrara]

Via Texas Sports:

Texas (15-11, 5-8 Big 12) at #23/23 Oklahoma (16-9, 6-7 Big 12)

Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 - 11 a.m. Central

Lloyd Noble Center (11,528) - Norman, Oklahoma

GameDay Quick Facts

• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN. Bob Wischusen (pxp) and Dick Vitale (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 carrying the game.

• SERIES: Oklahoma leads, 54-38. Last meeting: Texas 79-74 (Feb. 3, 2018; Austin).

 

[okiehorn]

Hope we pull it out but I’m doubting it. At Norman, Sooners are on a down hill spiral but Texas basketball is ugly to watch most games... I’ll tune in once again though just in case they change my mind 

 

[Aaron Carrara]

Texas needs a road win today or at KU (along with other things) to make a case for inclusion into the Big Dance.  

I don’t like their chances in Lawrence, so today is almost a must win for the team.

 

[Aaron Carrara]

 

[okiehorn]

So it obviously won’t happen but Mo Needs 1 more year in college. He isn’t impressive to me just yet, offensively. But no chance 

 

[Jameson McCausland]

Huge 77-66 win for Texas

 

[Baron]

I didn't watch the game, but from what I can tell the Horns never trailed. Is this team bipolar or what?

 

[dillohorn]

ou still sucks.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

I didn't watch the game, but from what I can tell the Horns never trailed. Is this team bipolar or what?

Not that we didn't play a good game, but OU is in a serious slump right now. This was their 5th or 6th loss in a row.

 

[Bogey]

Hope we pull it out but I’m doubting it. At Norman, Sooners are on a down hill spiral but Texas basketball is ugly to watch most games... I’ll tune in once again though just in case they change my mind 

I'm in tune with that emotion. I get a sinking feeling every time Texas is up with less than 8 minutes to go...

...that no lead is safe for this team.

On the flip, I really enjoy watching the Lady Horns play (often, thanks to LHN).

 

[java]

The only problem with this team is youth. Their bodies wear down easier and fatigue sets in. 

 

[tejasrulz]

Just got a chance to watch this game. As Java states this is a young team and sometimes it shows, both good and bad.

It's amazing how much better a coach looks when the team hits over 50% of their shots. Dylan got out of his funk and finally shot over 50% (by 1 bucket). Roach also copied Dylan by shooting 1 over 50%. In the loses by Texas, both have shot well under 50%.

Coleman had a great game. Shot well and managed the game well. Febres only shot 40% but all attempts were 3pt shots. You take 40% behind the arch every day, you'd love 50% but that's acceptable.

Bamba was below 50% but his blocking and rebounding made up for it. His potential for the pros is so high, I can see him going in the top 3 in next years draft.

Beating ou is always good, in Norman it's even better. I had to mute the TV during the Vitale/Baker love fest. I was also glad to see Toby Keith got to see his sooners lose to Texas!

Great game for the Horns. Hope they can steal a win on the road tonight against KSU!