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How To Watch, Listen and Stream Women’s Basketball Against Kansas

The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team will take on the Kansas Jayhawks Wednesday at 7 pm. Here is how you can tune in for the game.

The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team will be back on the hardwood Wednesday night to take on the Kansas Jayhawks. They return home after a victory over the Kansas State Wildcats in Manhattan, Kansas on Sunday. In that contest the Longhorns went wire to wire leading the game to come away with their second-straight conference win and third overall of the young season.

Texas is currently tied with West Virginia for the fourth-best conference record at 3-2. The Jayhawks come in tied for the second-worst Big 12 conference record with Texas Tech who recently fell to Texas. Kansas beat Tech in their last game to earn their first conference win of the year. Texas won both matchups last season by a combined margin of 37 points.

Date: 1/22/2020

Time: 7:00 p.m. CST

Location: Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas

Watch: Longhorns Network

Listen: TexasSports.com/audio —Austin 104.9FM, 99.3FM, 98.5FM, 1260AM; Dallas 1080AM; El Paso 600AM; Houston 790AM; San Antonio 1200AM — Spanish: Austin 105.3FM; Dallas 990AM, 99.9FM

Stream: Watch ESPN App

Reactions from Texas’ loss to West Virginia

Texas suffered a devastating loss to WVU on Monday night, 97-59. It was even worse on Twitter, where fans voiced their frustrations.

Texas suffered a devastating loss to West Virginia on Monday night, losing on the road, 97-59. A new low point for the basketball program under Head Coach Shaka Smart, it was not a pretty scene post-game for the Longhorns, as frustrations started to become apparent.

It was even worse on Twitter, where fans voiced their frustrations with the direction the team was headed. Not projected to make the NCAA tournament right now, the expectations of this team were to at least be competitive in the conference. The Longhorns have failed to meet those expectations, losing by double digits for the fifth time this season.

Here is how frustrated Twitter reacted to the loss to West Virginia:

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Texas suffers worst loss in the Shaka Smart era to West Virginia

It seemed as if the season couldn’t get worse for UT. That was proven wrong as WVU handed them the worst loss in the Shaka Smart era, 97-58.

Quickly turning around from their loss on Saturday night to Kansas, it seemed as if the season could not get worse for Texas. That was proven wrong on Monday night as West Virginia handed the Longhorns the worst loss in the Shaka Smart era, 97-58.

Already having one of the worst offenses in the Big 12, tonight did not help. Matt Coleman and Jase Febres were the only players to get anything rolling for Texas, combining 33 of the teams 58 points. The two of them shot 6-11 and 4-9 from the field respectively, making 50% of their shots.

If you take their stats out of the equation, the rest of the team shot 27.2%. Ranking sixth in the conference in field goal percentage, if it is not a three-point attempt, the Longhorns struggle to make their shots.

As for the Mountaineers, four of their starters were in double figures, dominating Texas all night long. Putting up 70 shots, they made over 50% of them. Even more frightening was how many of them were inside the arc. West Virginia only attempted 14 three-pointers, knowing they could outmuscle the Longhorns in the paint.

Even when they missed, the Mountaineers more than likely got their own miss. Securing 23 offensive rebounds, Texas was dominated on the glass throughout the night. Add in their 30 defensive rebounds and West Virginia won the rebounding battle 53-25.

The is a new low for Texas under Shaka Smart, suffering a 38 point defeat and falling to 2-4 in conference play. A team that has played well against inferior opponents has struggled when the competition is clearly above their level. Suffering blowout losses to Providence, Georgetown, Baylor, and now West Virginia, any sort of glimmer for the NCAA tournament is fading away for the Longhorns.

The schedule does not get any easier either, as some of the best teams in the conference are upcoming. After hosting first place in the SEC LSU in the Big 12/SEC Challenge on Saturday, tough games against TCU on the road and Iowa State will show where this team really is.

The three following that is at Kansas, Texas Tech, and Baylor, all teams currently ranked inside of the AP Top 25. The Longhorns’ season very well may be over by that point, as they will not be expected to win any of those games.

An 8-10 conference record was good enough to get Texas into the NIT last season, but that may not be the case this season. Missing the NCAA tournament would more than likely be enough to get Shaka Smart fired, but missing the NIT would be a no-doubter.

In the short term, the goal should be to win their next two conference games against TCU and Iowa State, teams considered to be middle of the pack with the Longhorns. If they can win those games, there is hope to turn the ship around. If not, the season may and well truly be over.

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Sug Sutton and Texas Longhorns Close The Door On Kansas State

The Texas Longhorns went wire to wire for a win against Kansas State. Guard Sug Sutton closed out the game with eight straight points.

The Texas Longhorns came out firing early on in this matchup with an 8-2 run where guard Sug Sutton got the scoring started with a layup. Sutton would continue to push the scoring early and Texas opened up a 11-4 advantage with 5;54 to go in the first quarter. Celeste Taylor had a couple miscues with turnovers that allowed the Wildcats to make a run to get within two at 13-11 and then again at 15-13. Taylor immediately made up for it with a three to put them up 18-13, after Cymone Goodrich cut it to 18-17 a scoreless stretch of 1:21 gave the Longhorns the lead after one.

The second quarter was about limiting scoring for the Longhorns defense. Taylor hit back to back three pointers to increase the lead to 24-19. The Wildcats could only must nine points all quarter. Kansas State did pull within two points with 4:58 left in the half on a three pointer from Savannah Simmons. They wouldn’t score again in the half as Texas increased the lead to nine after Taylor found Jada Underwood for another three point shot.

In the second half the Wildcats would make their push outscoring Texas in the third quarter 20-17 to close the lead to just six. In the final 1:50 of the quarter, Kansas State scored five points without allowing Texas to answer to bring the score to 52-46.

In the final quarter the Wildcats would push the lead down to four but each time they came close the Longhorns would build the lead back up. They were resilient in the win over Kansas State. Late in the quarter, Sutton would take over the scoring to close out the victory. Sutton score eight of her game-high 16 points in the final four minutes to give Texas a 71-63 victory and their third Big 12 win.

Texas falls to No. 6 Kansas at home

Falling under .500 in the Big 12 once again, UT lost to KU 66-57. Up by five at the half, it was a miserable second half from the Longhorns.

Falling under .500 in Big 12 play once again, Texas dropped another conference game against Kansas 66-57. Up by five at halftime, it was a miserable second half from the Longhorns that saw the Jayhawks score 40 points.

Jericho Sims was the main scorer for Texas, having 20 points on 9-14 shooting. Leading the team with six rebounds, the Longhorns got outrebounded by 11 boards.

The only other player in double figures for Texas was Matt Coleman, scoring 10 points while shooting 33% from the floor. The rest of the team struggled scoring, especially from the three-point line, only making two of their 10 attempts.

Devin Dotson was the leading scorer for Kansas like he has been all season, dropping 21 points. Adding six rebounds and three assists, Dotson continued to prove that he is one of the best players in the Big 12.

The Longhorns now have a tough stretch upcoming, starting with a road game against West Virginia. After that, they will play host to LSU in the Big 12/SEC Challenge and play TCU on the road. It will be an uphill climb for Shaka Smart and the squad if they want to make the NCAA Tournament.

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Texas Longhorns Women’s Basketball: How To Watch, Stream, and Listen

The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team head back on the road, this time to Kansas State in hopes of pulling off their second road win.

The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team is looking to take their show on the road against after their rout of Texas Tech at home. Texas already has a win on the road in the young basketball season with a win in Ames, Iowa. Head coach Karen Aston spoke recently about taking a 40-minute mindset on the road.

Kansas State comes into the game after a loss to Oklahoma State to even their record (7-7) and (1-2) in conference. The Wildcats average 72.1 points per game this year, that is nearly five points per game more than they have done in Big 12 play (67.3). On the defensive side of the ball, Kansas State surrenders 65.1 points per game this year and 72 points in conference play.

The Texas Longhorns score 73.2 points per game and 74.8 in conference play. Defensively Texas is surrendering 64.3 points per game and 68.5 in Big 12 play. The Longhorns and Wildcats tip off at noon on Sunday.

Date: 1/19/2020

Time: 12:00 p.m. CST

Location: Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas

Watch: ESPN+

Listen: TexasSports.com/audio —Austin 104.9FM, 99.3FM, 98.5FM, 1260AM; Dallas 1080AM; El Paso 600AM; Houston 790AM; San Antonio 1200AM — Spanish: Austin 105.3FM; Dallas 990AM, 99.9FM

Stream: Watch ESPN App

Former Longhorn Kris Clack To Have High School Jersey Retired

Former Texas Longhorn men’ basketball player Kris Clack to have his high school jersey retired.

Earlier this year, former Texas Longhorn Jarrett Allen had his jersey retired by his high school. Much like Allen, another former Longhorn who played win the McDonald’s All-American game will also have his high school jersey retired. Kris Clack played for the Longhorns’ men’s basketball team in 1995 and 1999.

During his time in Austin, Clack scoring 1,592 points and grabbed 771 rebounds. He was named second-team All-Big 12 in 1998. Clack was also named to the All-Big 12 Defensive Team in 1997 and 1998. He was eventually drafted in the second round of the 1999 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics.

Prior to becoming a Longhorn, Clack was part of the Team USA Junior Select Team. He spent time in the International Basketball League and the NBA Developmental League from 2000-2008,

How to watch, listen, and stream Texas Basketball vs. Kansas

Winning vs Kansas in Austin last season, if Texas can pull off a win tomorrow, it would be a huge victory to add to their tournament resume.

Getting back on the right track against Oklahoma State on Wednesday night, Texas now begins a tough stretch. Starting off with a home game against Kansas, Texas will play host to the No. 6 team in the country.

Currently tied for second in the Big 12, the Jayhawks’ only loss in the conference has come to Baylor at home. Sophomore guard Devon Dotson has been the main guy for Bill Self, averaging 18 points a game.

Getting a win vs Kansas in Austin last season, if Texas can pull off a win tomorrow, it would be a huge victory to add to the Longhorns’ NCAA tournament resume.

Here is how you can watch, listen, and stream Texas basketball square off against Kansas:

Game information:

Date: 1/18/2020

Time: 1:00 p.m. CST

Location: Frank Erwin Center Austin, Texas

Watch: ESPN

Listen: TexasSports.com/audio —Austin 104.9FM, 99.3FM, 98.5FM, 1260AM; Dallas 1080AM; El Paso 600AM; Houston 790AM; San Antonio 1200AM — Spanish: Austin 105.3FM; Dallas 990AM, 99.9FM

Stream: Watch ESPN App

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Charli Collier Leads Texas In Romping of Texas Tech

The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team led by forward Charli Collier rout Texas Tech 92-66.

The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team was looking to even up their conference record at two games apiece. After opening Big 12 play at home in a narrow loss to Texas Christian, the Longhorns split games against Iowa State and West Virginia  to come into the game (1-2) in conference play. Standout sophomore forward Charli Collier came prepared to put the team on her back.

The Longhorns and Texas Tech played in close in the first quarter before Texas started pulling away in the second quarter. They look a 47-31 lead to halftime after outscoring the Lady Raiders 25-12 in the second. Collier was an interior menace on both offense and defense as she finished with yet another double-double, her stat line finished with 23 points and 13 rebounds.

The Longhorns continued to ride that wave in the second half of the game to build upon their lead that ultimately led to a 92-66 route of Texas Tech. The Longhorns shot 49.3% from the field including hitting 35.3% of their attempts from behind the arc.

The defense of Texas made this game difficult for Texas Tech who were led by Brittany Brewer’s 18 points and seven rebounds. The Lady Raiders were limited to 36.4% shooting and an abysmal 13.3% from three. The Longhorns were able to best Tech in every statistically category except fouls and four more turnovers. Other than that it was a complete victory for Texas who look to face Kansas State on the road Sunday.

Texas is now 10-6 overall with a 2-2 conference record.

Texas gets big win against Oklahoma State

In a must-win scenario for Texas, they delivered on the road against Oklahoma State. Winning 76-64, it was an all-around effort from UT.

In a must-win scenario for the Longhorns, they delivered on the road in Stillwater against Oklahoma State. Winning 76-64, it was an all-around effort from Texas, getting multiple players involved.

With five different players in double figures, Jase Febres and Kamaka Hepa led the way with 15 points. Between the two of them, they shot a combined 6-13 from the three-point line, making six out of the team’s 15 threes.

Guards Courtney Ramey and Matt Coleman had 14 and 10 points respectively, making four Texas starters in double figures. Ramey added nine rebounds and six assists, leading the team in both. He also went 4-8 from behind the arc and Coleman went 2-3.

Off the bench, Andrew Jones had 12 points, the most he has had since the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M. Playing 31 minutes, he also added three rebounds and an assist.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Longhorns held their opponent to under 70 points for the 11th time in 16 games. Now only allowing 60.9 points per game, the Texas defense continues to be one of the best in the Big 12.

Now sitting at 2-2, in the conference, it only gets tougher for Texas. The next two games are against two of the best in the conference, Kansas and West Virginia. Hosting Kansas at home on Saturday, Jan 18 and traveling mid-week to Morgantown, the Longhorns will need to find a way to get a win against a highly ranked team before facing LSU in the Big 12/SEC Challenge on Jan. 25.

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