Texas (15-5) will host No. 18 Tennessee (14-5) in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. A homecoming game for longtime Texas, now Tennessee coach Rick Barnes.
Barnes spent 17 seasons at Texas before being fired in 2015. He put Texas’ basketball program back on the map and led Texas to 16 NCAA tournament appearances and reached the final four in 2003.
The Longhorns are coming off an impressive performance against TCU in Fort Worth. Timmy Allen had 16 points as Texas dominated the Frogs in all phases of the game en route to a 23-point victory.
Tennesee is entering this game riding high on a three-game win streak, where the Vols have taken down Vanderbilt, LSU and Florida.
The Tennessee matchup marks the start of the make or break point of Texas’ schedule. The Horns will play five straight-ranked opponents.
Here is how to watch this Big 12/SEC battle:
When: Saturday, Jan. 29, 7 p.m. CT
Where: Frank Erwin Center (Austin, Texas)
TV Channel: ESPN
Radio: Longhorn Radio Network – 104.9 The Horn
Live Stream: fuboTV (try it free)
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