AUSTIN, Texas -- Quincy Acy had 22 points and 16 rebounds to power No. 13 Baylor to a tough 77-72 win over Texas on Monday night.

Baylor rallied from a 12-point deficit early in the second half and Acy scored seven straight points to push the Bears to a five-point lead with under 3 minutes to play.

Johnathan Holmes made a 3-pointer to pull Texas within 71-70 before Pierre Jackson made six consecutive free throws to put the game away for Baylor (23-5, 10-5 Big 12).

J'Covan Brown, scored 18 to lead the Longhorns (17-11, 7-8), but had a critical turnover with 12 seconds left that prevented Texas from shooting for a tie.

Brady Heslip scored 12 for Baylor and helped spark the Bears' rally with three 3-pointers in the second half.

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TEXAS (17-10, 7-7 Big 12) vs. #9/10 Baylor (22-5, 9-5 Big 12)
Monday, February 20, 2012 • 8 pm (Central)
Frank Erwin Center (16,734) • Austin, Texas

GAME DAY QUICK FACTS
TELEVISION:  The game will be televised nationally by ESPN. Dave Pasch (pxp),  Bob Knight (analyst) and Holly Rowe (reporter) will call the action.
RADIO:  The Longhorn IMG Radio Network and KVET (FM 98.1/AM 1300 The Zone) broadcast every UT game on the statewide network in addition to Sirius Ch. 216 and XM Ch. 202. Craig Way (pxp) and Eddie Oran (analyst) will call the action. Check here for a listing of affiliates carrying the game.
SERIES: Texas leads, 157-80. Last meeting: Baylor 76-71 (Jan. 28, 2012; Waco).

Series vs. Baylor
Texas has faced Baylor more times (237 entering Monday) than any other opponent. In fact, UT's opening four games in the school's first year of basketball (1906) came against the Bears (Texas won all four). The only time Texas and Baylor did not meet since 1906 was in 1908, when the Longhorns did not field a team. The Horns have won 51 of the last 63 meetings between the two schools dating back to the 1982-83 season.

Success Against Baylor in Austin
Texas holds an 85-27 advantage all-time against Baylor in games played in Austin. The Horns are 12-1 against the Bears in Austin during the Rick Barnes era. Eight of the 12 wins have come by double-digit margins.

Lone Star State Success
Since Rick Barnes arrived in Austin, the Longhorns have emerged as the dominant college basketball program in the state of Texas. The Horns have posted a 119-16 (.881) record against in-state foes during the Barnes era entering Monday's contest, including marks of 26-5 against Baylor, 23-7 against Texas A&M and 26-3 against Texas Tech.

What's the Difference?
In UT's seven Big 12 Conference wins, the Horns have held their opponents to an average of 57.4 ppg on a combined 40.5% FG shooting. In Texas' seven league losses, the Longhorns have allowed an average of 78.1 ppg on a combined 48.9% FG shooting.

The Difference in Winning and Losing: Inside the Numbers
7 League Wins            Stat                7 League Losses
67.0            Texas Points per game        72.1
57.4             Opp Points per game         78.1
41.2                  Texas FG %             42.5
40.5                   Opp FG %              48.9
60-104         Opp Assist-to-Turnovers       94-78

Oklahoma State Game Notes
 Oklahoma State went 43-of-56 (.768) from the free throw line, while Texas hit 14-of-18 (.778) at the stripe.
 UT recorded a 27-0 advantage in bench scoring.
 Myck Kabongo recorded career highs in points (22), field goals made (8-of-12) and three-point field goals made (3-of-4).
 Myck Kabongo (22 points) topped the 20-point mark for the first time this year. He reached double figures in points for the 16th time this year and ninth time in Big 12 play.
 J'Covan Brown (20 points) topped the 20-point mark for the 15th time this year and 23rd time in his career (96 games). He reached double figures in scoring for the 25th time this year and 58th time in his career.
 Sheldon McClellan (15 points) reached double figures in scoring for the fifth straight game, the 17th time this season and eighth time in Big 12 play.
 Jonathan Holmes set a career high in steals (three) and tied his career high in assists (three).

"Big Monday" Home Cooking
Texas has been a tough team to beat on Monday evenings when ESPN's cameras have broadcast games from the Erwin Center. The Horns hold a 15-5 mark in ESPN "Big Monday" home contests entering Monday's game. Nine of the 15 victories have come against AP Top 25 opposition.

Success from the Stripe
The Horns have converted 73.0% (496-of-679) of their free throw attempts this season. The highest FT percentage team at Texas in the Rick Barnes era came during the 2006-07 season (73.6%).
 Texas has converted 74.2% (265-of-357) from the stripe during its first 14 league contests this year.

What Can Brown Do For You?
Junior guard J'Covan Brown has played in 96 career games (36 starts). A Preseason All-Big 12 Team selection, Brown leads the Big 12 Conference in scoring (19.7 ppg) and also leads the team in steals (36) and minutes (34.8 mpg) and ranks second in assists (3.8 apg). He has converted 41.9% (176-of-420) of his field goal attempts, including a 65-of-171 (.380) mark from three-point range. Brown has recorded 30-plus points three times this year, topped the 20-point mark 15 times and reached double figures in scoring in 25 of the first 27 games.

Brown's Success at the Stripe
J'Covan Brown has established himself as one of the top free throw shooters in UT history.
 Brown currently ranks in a tie for third on the school's all-time career FT percentage list (.864).
 He has hit 116-of-136 (.853) free throws this season, including 76-of-85 (.894) in Big 12 Conference play.

Kabongo Takes the Point
Myck Kabongo leads the team in assists (5.0 apg), ranks second in steals (32) and is third in scoring (10.3 ppg) this season. He has recorded at least five assists in 14 of the first 27 games this year. Kabongo has reached double figures in scoring in 16 of the first 27 contests this season.

Kabongo's Career Day
Myck Kabongo recorded career highs in points (22), field goals made (8-of-12) and three-point field goals made (3-of-4) in 30 minutes during Saturday's loss at Oklahoma State.

McClellan Provides Spark
Sheldon McClellan ranks second on the team in scoring (11.3 ppg) while converting 46.1% (100-of-217) field goals and 76.7% (79-of-103) from the free throw line. McClellan has reached double figures in points in 17 of the first 27 games.

McClellan Rounding into Form
Over the last five games entering Monday's contest, Sheldon McClellan has averaged 14.2 points and 4.0 rebounds in 27.0 minutes per game while hitting 25-of-47 (.532) field goals and 17-of-22 (.773) free throws.
 He registered 17 points (7-of-11 FG), three boards and two steals in 23 minutes against Texas Tech (Feb. 4).
 McClellan tallied 15 points (5-of-11 FG, 5-of-5 FT) and three rebounds in 24 minutes at Texas A&M (Feb. 6). He posted 13 of his 15 points in the first half.
 He recorded 11 points and seven assists in 32 minutes against Kansas State (Feb. 11).
 McClellan posted 15 points (6-of-8 FG) in 28 minutes at Oklahoma State (Feb. 18).

Sheldon McClellan: By the Numbers
First 22 Games         Stat         Last 5 Games
10.6              Points per game   14.2
44.1 (75-170)       FG % (FG-A)     53.2 (25-47)

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STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Keiton Page scored a career-high 40 points, Le'Bryan Nash added 18 and Oklahoma State snapped Texas' four-game winning streak by beating the Longhorns 90-78 on Saturday.

Page erupted for 27 first-half points, matching his previous season-best for a game, and ended up becoming only the sixth player in school history to reach the 40-point mark.

Page hit all 20 of his free throws and coach Travis Ford pulled him from the game with 35 seconds left to a roaring standing ovation from the crowd. The two shared a hug, slapped hands and had another brief embrace before Page greeted the rest of the Cowboys (13-14, 6-8 Big 12) by the bench.

Myck Kabongo scored a career-high 22 points for Texas (17-10, 7-7) and Big 12 scoring leader J'Covan Brown added 20.

POSTGAME NOTES

TEAM
· Texas outscored Oklahoma State off of the bench, 27-0
· Texas shot 49.1% from the field (28-of-57), which marked its highest field goal accuracy in its 14 conference games this season.
· The 28 field goals made eclipsed the previous season best in conference play (27 at Missouri, at Kansas State)

INDIVIDUAL

J'Covan Brown
· Scored 20 points or more (20 points) for the 15th game this season, the 23rd game of his career and the eighth game in 14 conference games this season
· Reached double figures in scoring for the 25th game this season and the 58th game in his career

Sterling Gibbs
· Scored six points, which marked his highest point total in 14 conference games

Jonathan Holmes
· Set a career high in steals (three) and tied his career high in assists (three)

Myck Kabongo
· Set career highs in points (22), field goals made (eight) and three-point field goals made (three)
· Reached double figures in scoring for the 16th game this season

Sheldon McClellan
· Reached double figures in scoring (15 points) for the 17th game this season

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TEXAS (17-9, 7-6 Big 12) at
Oklahoma State (12-14, 5-8 Big 12)
Saturday, February 18, 2012 • 3 pm (Central)
Gallagher-Iba Arena (13,611) • Stillwater, Oklahoma

GAME DAY QUICK FACTS
TELEVISION:  The game will be televised regionally by the Big 12 Network. Dave Armstrong (pxp) and Dan Hughes (analyst) will call the action. Check TexasSports.com for a listing of affiliates carrying the game.
RADIO:  The Longhorn IMG Radio Network and KVET (FM 98.1/AM 1300 The Zone) broadcast every UT game on the statewide network in addition to Sirius Ch. 216 and XM Ch. 202. Craig Way (pxp) and Eddie Oran (analyst) will call the action. Check TexasSports.com for a listing of affiliates carrying the game.
SERIES: Texas leads, 45-35. Last meeting: Texas 58-49 (Jan. 7, 2012; Austin).

Four-Game Win Streak
The Longhorns have used a combination of getting to the free throw line (and converting) and attacking the glass at both ends of the floor en route to their current four-game win streak. Here’s a look inside the numbers at UT’s last four games:

Series vs. Oklahoma State
Saturday’s contest marks the 81st meeting between Texas and Oklahoma State. UT holds a 45-35 lead in the all-time series, which dates back to a 33-9 Texas win in Austin on Feb. 8, 1918. The Longhorns have won 11 of the last 12 and 14 of the last 17 meetings between the two schools dating back to the start of the 2004-05 season. Texas has won two straight and is 7-6 against OSU in games played in Stillwater during the Rick Barnes era entering Saturday’s contest.

Oklahoma Game Notes
Texas has won five straight and 12 of the last 14 meetings against the Sooners.
After trailing by five (33-28) at the break, Texas posted a 41-25 scoring margin in the second half.
UT recorded a 21-5 advantage in points off turnovers, a 23-8 margin in bench scoring and a 22-12 advantage in points in the paint.
The Horns converted 24-of-29 (.828) from the stripe, while Oklahoma went 5-of-8 (.625) at the line. Texas was 17-of-18 (.944) in the second half, while the Sooners went 1-of-2 in the final 20 minutes.
On his 22nd birthday (Feb. 14), J’Covan Brown (19 points) reached double figures in scoring for the 24th time this year and 57th time in his career (95 games).
Myck Kabongo (13 points, seven assists) reached double figures in points for the 15th time this year and eighth time in Big 12 play. He recorded at least five assists for the 14th time this year and seventh time in Big 12 play.
Sheldon McClellan (13 points) reached double figures in scoring for the 16th time this season and seventh time in Big 12 play.

Success from the Stripe
The Horns have converted 72.9% (482-of-661) of their free throw attempts this season. The highest FT percentage team at Texas in the Rick Barnes era came during the 2006-07 season (73.6%).
Texas has converted 74.0% (251-of-339) from the stripe during its first 13 league contests this year.
Texas converted 24-of-29 (.828) from the free throw line at Oklahoma (Feb. 14), including a 17-of-18 (.944) in the second half.

Free Throw Disparity of Late
The Horns have hit 59-of-77 (.766) free throws in the last two games, while their opponents are a combined 13-of-20 (.650).
In Tuesday’s win at Oklahoma (Feb. 14), Texas converted 24-of-29 (.828) from the free throw line. The Sooners hit just 5-of-8 from the stripe. In the second half, UT went 17-of-18 (.944) at the line, while Oklahoma hit 1-of-2 in the final 20 minutes.
In last Saturday’s home victory against Kansas State (Feb. 11), Texas converted 35-of-48 (.729) from the free throw line. The Wildcats hit just 8-of-12 from the stripe. In the second half, UT went 22-of-28 (.786) at the line, while Kansas State did not attempt a single free throw in the final 20 minutes.

What Can Brown Do For You?
Junior guard J’Covan Brown has played in 95 career games (35 starts). A Preseason All-Big 12 Team selection, Brown leads the Big 12 Conference in scoring (19.7 ppg) and also leads the team in steals (35) and minutes (34.7 mpg) and ranks second in assists (3.9 apg). He has converted 41.9% (170-of-406) of his field goal attempts, including a 62-of-165 (.376) mark from three-point range. Brown has recorded 30-plus points three times this year, topped the 20-point mark 14 times and reached double figures in scoring in 24 of the first 26 games.

Kabongo Takes the Point
Myck Kabongo leads the team in assists (5.2 apg), ranks second in steals (31) and is third in scoring (9.9 ppg) this season. He has recorded at least five assists in 14 of the first 26 games this year. Kabongo has reached double figures in scoring in 15 of the first 26 contests this season.
Kabongo posted 13 points and seven assists at Oklahoma (Feb. 14).

McClellan Provides Spark
Sheldon McClellan ranks second on the team in scoring (11.1 ppg) while converting 45.0% (94-of-209) field goals. McClellan has reached double figures in points in 16 of the first 26 games.

McClellan Rounding into Form
Over the last four games entering Saturday’s contest, Sheldon McClellan has averaged 14.0 points and 4.5 rebounds in 26.8 minutes per game while hitting 19-of-39 (.487) field goals and 15-of-20 (.750) free throws.

NORMAN, Okla. -- Big 12 scoring leader J'Covan Brown had 19 points and Texas extended its winning streak to four games, rallying from an eight-point deficit to beat Oklahoma 69-58 on Tuesday night.

Oklahoma (13-12, 3-10) dropped its fifth straight game, its fourth straight at home and its fifth straight in its series against Texas (17-9, 7-6), which is seeking a 14th straight NCAA tournament appearance under coach Rick Barnes.

Myck Kabongo and Sheldon McClellan scored 13 points each for Texas.

Steven Pledger led the Sooners with 18, and Cameron Clark and Romero Osby had 13 apiece.

Oklahoma led 33-25 in the final minute of the first half, but Texas used a 10-0 run spanning intermission to go ahead.

Oklahoma rallied briefly to go up 37-35, but Brown hit three 3-pointers in a 3-minute span as the Longhorns seized control with a 19-5 run and went up 54-42 with 10:56 left.

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TEXAS (16-9, 6-6 Big 12) at Oklahoma (13-11, 3-9 Big 12)
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 • 7 pm (Central)
Lloyd Noble Center (12,000) • Norman, Oklahoma

GAME DAY QUICK FACTS
TELEVISION:  The game will be televised regionally by the Big 12 Network. Doug Bell (pxp) and Bryndon Manzer (analyst) will call the action. Check here for a listing of affiliates carrying the game.
RADIO:  The Longhorn IMG Radio Network and KVET (FM 98.1/AM 1300 The Zone) broadcast every UT game on the statewide network in addition to Sirius Ch. 216 and XM Ch. 202. Craig Way (pxp) and Eddie Oran (analyst) will call the action. Check here for a listing of affiliates carrying the game. Compass Media Networks also will broadcast the contest nationally. Drew Bontadelli (pxp) and Mike Wozniak (analyst) will call the action.
SERIES: Oklahoma leads, 47-32. Last meeting: Texas 74-54 (March 10, 2011; Kansas City).

Series vs. Oklahoma
Tuesday's contest marks the 80th meeting between Texas and Oklahoma. The Sooners hold a 47-32 lead in the all-time series that dates back to a 59-26 OU victory in Norman on Feb. 25, 1910. The Horns have won four straight and 11 of the last 13 meetings against the Sooners. Oklahoma sports a 23-10 lead in games played in Norman.

Kansas State Game Notes
 Texas posted a 48-24 scoring margin in the second half. The Horns hit 11-of-16 (.688) field goals and 22-of-28 (.786) free throws in the final 20 minutes. Kansas State converted just 10-of-31 (.323) field goals and did not attempt a free throw in the second half.
 This marked the largest comeback victory (15 points) of the year by Texas. K-State held a 42-27 lead at the 19:31 mark of the second half.  
 The Longhorns went 35-of-48 from the stripe, while Kansas State converted 8-of-12 free throws. Texas set a team season high in free throw attempts (48) and tied its team season high in free throws made (35).
 The 48 free throw attempts tied a UT record for most free throw attempts in a Big 12 game (also had 48 attempts at Texas A&M on Jan. 15, 1997). The 35 free throws made were one shy of the UT record for most in a Big 12 game (36 at Texas A&M on Jan. 15, 1997).
 J'Covan Brown (23 points) topped the 20-point mark for the 14th time this season and 22nd time in his career (94 games). He reached double figures in scoring for the 23rd time this year and 56th time in his career. Brown also set a career high in steals (four).
 Alexis Wangmene recorded the first double-double (15 points, 13 rebounds) in his career (130 games). He set career highs in points, rebounds and free throws made (9-of-12).
 Alexis Wangmene (15 points) reached double figures in scoring for the sixth time this year and in his career (130 games) and second time in Big 12 play.
 Myck Kabongo (13 points) reached double figures in points for the 14th time this year and seventh time in Big 12 play.
 Sheldon McClellan (11 points) reached double figures in scoring for the 15th time this season and sixth time in Big 12 play. He scored 10 of his 11 points in the second half. His seven boards were one shy of his career high.
 Clint Chapman (three blocks) recorded at least three blocked shots for the seventh time this year and fourth time in Big 12 play.
 
Improvement on the Boards
The Longhorns have been a much improved rebounding team over the last 18 contests. Texas has recorded a +6.0 rebound margin (37.4-31.4) during the stretch.

Success from the Stripe
The Horns have converted 72.5% (458-of-632) of their free throw attempts this season. The highest FT percentage team at Texas in the Rick Barnes era came during the 2006-07 season (73.6%). The last time the Horns shot better than 75 percent from the stripe was during the 1977-78 season (76.0%).
 The Longhorns went 35-of-48 from the stripe against Kansas State (Feb. 11). The 48 free throw attempts tied a UT record for most free throw attempts in a Big 12 game (also had 48 attempts at Texas A&M on Jan. 15, 1997). The 35 free throws made were one shy of the UT record for most in a Big 12 game (36 at Texas A&M on Jan. 15, 1997).

What Can Brown Do For You?
Junior guard J'Covan Brown has played in 94 career games (34 starts). A Preseason All-Big 12 Team selection, Brown leads the Big 12 Conference in scoring (19.8 ppg) and also leads the team in steals (33) and minutes (34.8 mpg) and ranks second in assists (4.0 apg). He has converted 42.1% (165-of-392) of his field goal attempts, including a 59-of-156 (.378) mark from three-point range. Brown has recorded 30-plus points three times this year, topped the 20-point mark 14 times and reached double figures in scoring in 23 of the first 25 games.
 He tallied a game-high 20 points (6-of-9 FG, 4-of-4 threes, 4-of-4 FT), seven assists and two steals at Texas A&M (Feb. 6). Brown had the go-ahead basket with 53 seconds left and sealed the win by hitting a pair of free throws with 17 seconds remaining.
 Brown registered a game-high 23 points (7-of-15 FG, 2-of-4 threes, 7-of-8 FT) and a career-high four steals against Kansas State (Feb. 11).

Chapman Showing Improvement
Clint Chapman has played in 108 career games (13 starts). He leads the team in rebounding (5.4 rpg) and blocks (45) while averaging 7.2 points in 21.1 minutes per contest this season.
 Through the first 12 league games, Chapman has averaged 9.5 points (fourth on team), a team-best 5.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 24.2 minutes per contest. He has converted 38-of-67 (.567) field goals and 38-of-44 (.864) free throws.

Wangmene Provides Post Presence
Alexis Wangmene has played in 130 career games (20 starts). He ranks third on the team in rebounding (4.8 rpg) and second in blocked shots (22) while averaging 5.0 points in 22.1 minutes per game this season. He has converted 52.5% of his field goal attempts (42-of-80) this year.

Wangmene on a Roll
Alexis Wangmene has averaged 12.5 points and a team-best 8.0 rebounds in 30.0 minutes per game over the last two contests. He has converted 7-of-8 (.875) field goals and 11-of-17 (.647) free throws while adding three blocked shots in the stretch.
 Wangmene recorded 10 points (4-of-5 FG) and three rebounds in 26 minutes at Texas A&M (Feb. 6). His one-on-one defensive effort against David Loubeau (with less than a minute to play and UT holding a one-point lead) forced a turnover that sealed the win.
 In Saturday's home win against Kansas State (Feb. 11), Wangmene recorded his first career double-double (15 points, 13 rebounds). He set career highs in points, rebounds and free throws made (9-of-12) and added two blocks in 34 minutes.

Alexis Wangmene: By the Numbers
First 23 Games         Stat           Last 2 Games
4.4               Points per game     12.5
4.6              Rebounds per game    8.0
48.6 (35-72)         FG%(FG-A)        87.5 (7-8)
21.4             Minutes per game     30.0

Kabongo Takes the Point
Myck Kabongo leads the team in assists (5.1 apg), ranks second in steals (30) and is third in scoring (9.8 ppg) this season. He has recorded at least five assists in 13 of the first 25 games this year. Kabongo has reached double figures in scoring in 14 of the first 25 contests this season.
 He tallied 13 points (3-of-5 FG, 7-of-10 FT) and three assists against Kansas State (Feb. 11).

McClellan Provides Spark
Sheldon McClellan ranks second on the team in scoring (11.0 ppg) while converting 44.8% (90-of-201) field goals. McClellan has reached double figures in points in 15 of the first 25 games.

McClellan Rounding into Form
Over the last three games entering Tuesday's contest, Sheldon McClellan has averaged 14.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in 26.3 minutes per game while hitting 15-of-31 (.484) field goals and 10-of-15 (.667) free throws.
 He registered 17 points (7-of-11 FG), three boards and two steals in 23 minutes against Texas Tech (Feb. 4).
 McClellan tallied 15 points (5-of-11 FG, 5-of-5 FT) and three rebounds in 24 minutes at Texas A&M (Feb. 6). He posted 13 of his 15 points in the first half.
 He recorded 11 points and seven assists in 32 minutes in Saturday's home win against Kansas State (Feb. 11).

Sheldon McClellan: By the Numbers
First 22 Games        Stat        Last 3 Games
10.6            Points per game   14.3
44.1 (75-170)     FG % (FG-A)     48.4 (15-31)

AUSTIN, Texas -- J'Covan Brown scored 23 points and Texas got a career effort from senior forward Alexis Wangmene to rally to a 75-64 victory over Kansas State on Saturday.

The Longhorns' third win in a row is an important one for a team desperate to build its NCAA tournament resume over the final weeks of the regular season.

Texas trailed 40-27 at halftime before battling back.

Brown, the Big 12's leading scorer, made a deep 3-pointer to put the Longhorns ahead with just over 8 minutes to play.

Wangmene had his first career double-double for Texas (16-9, 6-6 Big 12). His 15 points and 13 rebounds were both career highs.

Angel Rodriguez scored 15 points for Kansas State (17-7, 6-6), but the point guard also had six of his team's 16 turnovers.

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TEXAS (15-9, 5-6 Big 12) vs. Kansas State (17-6, 6-5 Big 12)
Saturday, February 11, 2012 • 1 pm (Central)
Frank Erwin Center (16,734) • Austin, Texas

GAME DAY QUICK FACTS
TELEVISION:  The game will be televised nationally by ESPN. Mark Jones (pxp) and Fran Fraschilla (analyst) will call the action.
RADIO:  The Longhorn IMG Radio Network and KVET (FM 98.1/AM 1300 The Zone) broadcast every UT game on the statewide network in addition to Sirius Ch. 216 and XM Ch. 202. Craig Way (pxp) and Eddie Oran (analyst) will call the action. Check here for a listing of affiliates carrying the game.
SERIES: Kansas State leads, 13-9. Last meeting: Kansas State 84-80 (Jan. 18, 2012; Manhattan).

Series vs. Kansas State
Saturday’s contest marks the 23rd meeting between Texas and Kansas State. The Wildcats hold a 13-9 lead in the all-time series which dates back to an 87-60 Kansas State win in Manhattan on Dec. 8, 1971. The Longhorns are 8-7 against Kansas State in the Rick Barnes era. Texas and Kansas State have split (5-5) the previous 10 meetings in Austin entering Saturday’s contest.

Texas A&M Game Notes
 Texas won its fifth straight game against Texas A&M and improved to 23-7 against the Aggies during the Rick Barnes era. UT has won 42 of the last 51 meetings between the two schools since the beginning of the 1989-90 campaign.
 The Horns improved to 119-16 (.881) against in-state foes during the Rick Barnes era.
 Texas posted a 14-8 assist-to-turnover ratio, while the Aggies registered a 7-to-12 assist-to-turnover ratio.
 UT recorded a 15-10 advantage in points off turnovers and a 26-18 advantage in points in the paint.
 J’Covan Brown (20 points) topped the 20-point mark for the 13th time this season and 21st time in his career (93 games). He reached double figures in scoring for the 22nd time this year and 55th time in his career (92 games). Brown also added a game-high seven assists and went 4-of-4 from three-point range.
 Sheldon McClellan (15 points) reached double figures in scoring for the 14th time this season and fifth time in Big 12 play. He scored 13 of his 15 points in the first half.
 Alexis Wangmene (10 points) reached double figures in scoring for the fifth time this year and in his career (129 games) and first time in Big 12 play.
 Myck Kabongo (five assists) recorded at least five assists for the 13th time this year and sixth time in Big 12 play.
 Jaylen Bond tallied a game-high eight rebounds (four offensive) in just 22 minutes off the bench.
 Jonathan Holmes scored all nine of his points during a stretch of 4:49 in the second half (13:04 to 8:15).

Horns at Home
Texas is in its 35th year of play in the Frank Erwin Center. The Longhorns have registered an all-time record of 420-97 (.812) in the building. Since Rick Barnes arrived in Austin, UT has recorded a 195-26 (.882) mark at the Erwin Center, including a 92-18 (.836) record in Big 12 Conference home games. Texas is 105-11 (.905) at the Erwin Center in the last seven seasons (dating to the start of the 2005-06 season).

Success from the Stripe
The Horns have converted 72.4% (423-of-584) of their free throw attempts this season. The highest FT percentage team at Texas in the Rick Barnes era came during the 2006-07 season (73.6%). The last time the Horns shot better than 75 percent from the stripe was during the 1977-78 season (76.0%).

 Texas has converted 73.3% (192-of-262) from the stripe during its first 11 league contests this year.

What Can Brown Do For You?
Junior guard J’Covan Brown has played in 93 career games (33 starts). A Preseason All-Big 12 Team selection, Brown leads the team in scoring (19.6 ppg) and minutes (34.6 mpg) and ranks second in assists (4.0 apg) and steals (29). He has converted 41.9% (158-of-377) of his field goal attempts, including a 57-of-152 (.375) mark from three-point range. Brown has recorded 30-plus points three times this year, topped the 20-point mark 13 times and reached double figures in scoring in 22 of the first 24 games.
 He tallied a game-high 20 points (6-of-9 FG, 4-of-4 threes, 4-of-4 FT), seven assists and two steals at Texas A&M (Feb. 6). Brown had the go-ahead basket with 53 seconds left and sealed the win by hitting a pair of free throws with 17 seconds remaining.

Brown’s Success at the Stripe
J’Covan Brown has established himself as one of the top free throw shooters in UT history.
 Brown currently ranks fourth on the school’s all-time career FT percentage list, as he has converted 286-of-333 (.859) from the stripe in his career.
 He has hit 98-of-117 (.838) free throws this season, including 58-of-66 (.879) in Big 12 Conference play.

Wangmene Provides Post Presence
Alexis Wangmene has played in 129 career games (19 starts). He ranks fourth on the team in rebounding (4.5 rpg) and second in blocked shots (20) while averaging 4.6 points in 21.6 minutes per game this season. He has converted 50.6% of his field goal attempts (39-of-77) this year.
 He recorded 10 points (4-of-5 FG) and three rebounds in 26 minutes at Texas A&M (Feb. 6).

Kabongo Takes the Point
Myck Kabongo leads the team in assists (5.2 apg) and steals (30) and is third in scoring (9.6 ppg) this season. He has recorded at least five assists in 13 of the first 24 games this year. Kabongo has reached double figures in scoring in 13 of the first 24 contests this season.

McClellan on a Roll
Over the last two games entering Saturday’s contest, Sheldon McClellan has averaged 16.0 points in 23.5 minutes per game while hitting 12-of-22 (.545) field goals and 7-of-9 (.778) free throws.
 He registered 17 points (7-of-11 FG), three boards and two steals in 23 minutes against Texas Tech (Feb. 4).
 McClellan tallied 15 points (5-of-11 FG, 5-of-5 FT) and three rebounds in 24 minutes at Texas A&M (Feb. 6). He posted 13 of his 15 points in the first half.

Sheldon McClellan: By the Numbers
First 22 Games           Stat          Last 2 Games
10.6                Points per game        16.0
44.1 (75-170)        FG % (FG-A)       54.5 (12-22)
25.7               Minutes per game        23.5

COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- J'Covan Brown hit the go-ahead layup with less than a minute remaining and later added a pair of free throws to lift Texas to a 70-68 win over Texas A&M on Monday night.

The win is the Longhorns' fifth straight over A&M in the last regular-season Big 12 meeting between these schools with the Aggies leaving for the Southeastern Conference.

Brown's free throws with 17 seconds remaining made it 70-67. Elston Turner was fouled before he could get a shot off on the other end. He made one free throw and missed the second one, and Julien Lewis grabbed the rebound to cap the Texas win.

Brown led the Longhorns (15-9, 5-6) with 20 points and Sheldon McClellan added 15. Turner had 20 points for Texas A&M (12-11, 3-8), which has dropped three straight.

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Texas at Texas A&M Preview

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GAME NOTES: Still searching for their first Big 12 Conference road win of the season, the Texas Longhorns give it a shot tonight when they clash with the Aggies of Texas A&M at Reed Arena in College Station.

Not only have the Longhorns lost all four of their road conference tests thus far, but they have won just a single true road game (UCLA, 69-59), and only once in eight outings outside of Austin altogether. Over the weekend, Texas was able to get back into the win column at home with a 74-57 triumph over Texas Tech, snapping a two-game slide and securing just its second win in the last seven contests overall.

As for the Aggies, they've had a tough time getting it together against the rest of the conference and head into the new week with only three wins in 10 opportunities versus Big 12 foes. On Saturday, the team was dumped by Kansas State on the road in a 64-53 decision, which means A&M has fallen in two straight and three of the last four games overall.

The Longhorns won the first meeting of the season back on January 11 by a score of 61-51 in Austin, even as A&M's Khris Middleton recorded a double- double for the visitors with game highs of 19 points and 10 rebounds. With the victory, Texas widened its margin in the all-time series to 136-85.

Clint Chapman scored a game-high 20 points as he helped lead the Texas Longhorns to the 17-point win over the visiting Texas Tech Red Raiders in conference play on Saturday. Chapman also cleared nine rebounds and delivered five blocked shots for the 'Horns, as they snapped a two-game slide. Sheldon McClellan and J'Covan Brown both added 17 points for the hosts as well. In addition to easily outscoring the visitors at the free-throw line, 25-9, the Longhorns also won the rebounding battle by a 41-25 margin as well. Brown, one of only two players to have started every game for Texas on the season, leads the team in scoring with his 19.6 ppg, getting the job done at the free-throw line where he is 83.2 percent successful. Myck Kabongo, the other full-time starter, is responsible for 9.8 ppg and has handed out 119 assists which is easily the top mark for a Texas program which is outscoring the competition by almost nine points per outing.

Points were at a premium in the meeting with Kansas State over the weekend, as the Aggies hit just nine field goals in both the first and second halves which left them with one fewer basket than turnovers (19) as they suffered yet another road loss. Elston Turner tried to keep hope alive with his 18 points, while Naji Hibbert responded with 14 points and a team-best six rebounds, but while the pair was connecting on 11-of-25 from the floor, that meant the rest of their teammates combined for just seven baskets overall. It also didn't help that A&M made just 8-of-15 shots at the free-throw line. Turner and his 38.4 percent shooting behind the three-point line is carrying this offense with 14.5 ppg and that may have to be the case again tonight seeing as how Khris Middleton (12.4 ppg, 5.4 rpg) is listed as questionable with a strained right knee. Should Middleton remain on the sidelines that means the only other double-digit scorer for the Aggies is David Loubeau, who has drummed up 11.0 ppg.

Defense will be the name of the game for Texas A&M again tonight, the goal being to frustrate the visiting Longhorns just enough so that the Aggies can make their move. However, if Middleton is not involved in the action that objective just became much more difficult to achieve.