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Texas Basketball vs Baylor: How to Watch, Stream and Listen

The Texas Longhorns will host the number one ranked Baylor Bears on Big Monday. Here is how to watch, stream and listen to the game.

Big Monday returns to Austin as the Longhorns host the number one team in the country. The Baylor Bears bring their unblemished conference record and 21-1 overall record to the Frank Erwin Center to play their second and final regular season matchup against Shaka Smart and the Longhorns.

Baylor comes into the game averaging 72.48 points per game (ppg) to Texas’ 65.4. Baylor has one of the top scoring teams in the conference and the top defensive team in the Big 12. Their average margin of score (+13.5) and only trails Kansas (+14.74) for best in the conference. Texas ranks 8th at (+1.7) with second worst scoring offense.

Baylor is led by top five Big 12 scorer Jared Butler who averages 15.3 points per game and top two rebounder Freddie Gillespie who averages 9.14 per game. Baylor is one of two schools (Kansas) in the conference with a top five scorer and rebounder.

Texas is led by Matt Coleman III who is 15th in scoring (12.87) and Jericho Sims who is 7th in rebounding (7.91). The Longhorns are looking to take down a top ten opponent for the first time since November 16, 2018 when they defeated the seventh-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels.

Game information:

Date: 2/10/2020

Time: 8:00 p.m. CST

Location: Frank Erwin Center in 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

Texas Basketball: 2021 Three-star point guard takes unofficial visit

2021 three-star point guard Jalen Smith had an unofficial visit with the Texas Longhorns on Saturday.

The Texas Longhorns hosted an unofficial visit with Jalen Smith. Smith is a three-star guard out of Oak Ridge (Orlando, FL). His ranking is courtesy of Rivals. So far the 2021 point guard has received eight offers and none of which are from a Big 12 school.

Smith does have two offers within the state (Southern Methodist, Texas State). For the 2021 class, the Longhorns only have one offer made to a point guard with Isael Silva of Jesuit (Carmichael, CA), who is a four-star prospect and the number four point guard in the country.

The Longhorns will be needing to retool by the time 2021 rolls around as Kerwin Roach, Andrew Jones and Matt Coleman III will all be gone following the 2021 season.

Texas Basketball: Three Reasons They Fell to Texas Tech

The Texas Longhorns fell to the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday afternoon. Three reasons why the Horns were unable to hold the lead.

The Texas Longhorns have started out back to back games with impressive first halves that ended with leads over Kansas and Texas Tech. In both games they couldn’t hold the lead. For Texas, those losses could ultimately what leads to a new coach in 2020-2021.

Scoring Droughts

Too often in the game against the Red Raiders, Texas would go long stretches especially in the second half without scoring. This allowed them to get right back in the game after being down by 16 at one point.

From the 14:53 mark of the second until the 10:27 mark, Texas failed to score and the Red Raiders went on a 9-0 run to tie the game. This was a huge reason that it was close for most of the second half.

Forcing Turnovers

When Texas built the lead early on in the game it was a combination of Andrew Jones shooting and forcing turnovers by Texas Tech. In the first half alone the Longhorns forced 11 turnovers that allowed them build their lead.

In the second half it was quite the opposite as they only forced two. The Longhorns weren’t able to force many but in fact turned it over nine times in the second half. Matt Coleman had three while Jericho Sims and Jones added two more apiece.

Taking Low Percentage Shots

In the first half it felt as if Jones couldn’t miss a shot but as the game wore on, he didn’t have that same magic for the Longhorns. As a whole Texas took too many ill-advised three pointers. They shot 23 three pointers with only six finding the net for 26.1 percent from the floor.

The combination of A1J and Coleman shot a combine 14-33 from the floor (42.2 percent). They combined for 35 of the Longhorns 57 points. Their poor shooting throughout the second is a big reason why Tech was able to outscore them 43-26 and steal the game on the road.

The Longhorns now set their sights on the number one ranked Baylor Bears on Big Monday. With just eight games remaining on the schedule and a 14-9 (4-6) record, time is running out on Shaka Smart and the Longhorns.

Watch: Texas Longhorns Commit Billy Bowman Jr Highlight Reel

Texas Longhorns’ 2021 commit Billy Bowman Jr has posted his highlight reel from his junior season at Denton Ryan.

The Texas Longhorns 2021 Commit Billy Bowman Jr posted his highlights from his junior year for Denton Ryan. Bowman is the seventh ranked athlete in the nation and the 15th ranked prospect in the state of Texas according to the 247 composite rankings.

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Bowman committed to the Longhorns back in July to join teammate Ja’Tavion Sanders as Texas commits ahead of their junior seasons.

Another Second Half Meltdown Dooms Longhorns

The Texas Longhorns built a 16-point lead in the first half but their second half allowed Texas Tech to steal one on the road.

In the first matchup of Texas Tech and Texas, after a quick layup by Jahmi’us Ramsey, the Red Raiders took the quick lead. The Longhorns had a hard time hitting a shot as the teams struggled to score in the first three minutes of the game. A block by Kai Jones got Texas into transition and found Matt Coleman III all alone for the three.

It was stifling defense and Andrew Jones early on for the Longhorns. Jones was able to get 11 of the first 18 points for Texas. On defense he was getting steals, blocking shots to provide all the energy for Texas. Texas forced 10 turnovers by Tech in the first 12 minutes of the first half. That led Texas to a 14-0 run to extend the lead to 22-8 with under eight minutes to go in the half.

After falling down by 16 late in the first half, Tech went on an 8-0 to cut the lead in half. It was up to Jones to build the lead back to double digits after drawing a foul to get him to the line. In the fist half A1J was responsible for 16 of the Longhorns 31 first half points as they led at the break 31-19.

It was Texas Tech in the first half with the sloppy play that led to 11 first half turnovers. The Longhorns returned the favor early on in the second half with three quick turnovers that allowed Tech to close within seven after a Davide Moretti three-pointer, 37-30 with 16:00 to go.

Royce Hamm Jr built the lead back up to nine following an assist from A. Jones. The Longhorns would score on a Donovan Williams layup to go up 41-32 before Texas would go on a four plus minute scoring drought that let Texas Tech right back in the game. They would tie it up at 41 with over 10 minutes left. Hamm would stop the drought with an offensive rebound and slam to retake the lead after Kamaka Hepa misses a layup.

After back and forth between the two teams, it became the Matt Coleman show as they headed to a finish. Coleman scored six of his 17 points in a three minute stretch to retake the lead at 54-52. Coleman would drive into the lane before he found Courtney Ramey all alone for a three-point shot to jump back in front of Tech, 57-56.

The final 2:06 was less than memorable for the Longhorns, especially the final 31 seconds. In an attempt to retake the lead, Coleman attempted three layups and was blocked all three times by Tech forward T.J. Holyfield. The Longhorns would fall at home 62-57 after four consecutive Moretti free throws sealed the deal.  Andrew Jones led the Longhorns with 18.

Texas offers 2022 Defensive Back

Bryan Allen Jr. out of Aledo, TX is the latest player to receiving an offer from UT. Playing for Aledo, Allen will continue to get looks.

Bryan Allen Jr. out of Aledo, TX is the latest player to receiving an offer from the Longhorns. The 5 feet 11-inch safety is the third player Texas has offered at the position, all from within the state.

Currently unranked on 247Sports, Allen is starting to rack up offers from a few Big 12 schools. Baylor, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State have given offers to him, while non-Power 5 schools Houston and Illinois State have also reached out.

Allen had an outstanding sophomore season, totaling 112 tackles. When he was not bringing down offensive players, Allen was forcing turnovers. Having three interceptions of the season, he also forced two fumbles. If he was not forcing them, he was recovering fumbles, having three recoveries, two for touchdowns.

Playing for one of the best high school teams in the state with Aledo, Allen will continue to get looks as the 2022 recruiting rankings start to pour in.

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Texas offers top 2022 player from Kansas

Texas has offered four-star ATH Dasan McCullough. Ranked a four-star prospect, he is the top-rated player in the class to come out of Kansas.

The Longhorns have offered 2022 athlete Dasan McCullough out of Leawood, Kansas. Ranked a four-star prospect by 247Sports, he is the top-rated player in the class to come out of the state of Kansas. Coming in at 6 feet 4 inches and 205 pounds, McCullough’s main position at Blue Valley North High School is safety.

If McCullough were to sign with the Longhorns, he would be the highest-rated recruit from the state of Kansas to ever play at Texas. Linebacker Gary Johnson who played two seasons in 2017 and 2018 was recruited from Dodge City Community College in Kansas but was originally from Birmingham, AL.

Kansas and Oklahoma are the only other two Big 12 schools to offer McCullough. Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and LSU from the SEC have also reached out, while other big-time programs like Florida State, Michigan, and Oregon have also offered him.

Over the next two recruiting cycles, the Longhorns have already offered six other safeties. If McCullough were to stay at the position, he would just add to the possible depth for Texas.

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Bleacher Report’s Top 25 2021 Recruits: Texas Targets

Bleacher Report has come out with their top 25 recruits of the 2021 class. The Texas Longhorns have six targets among the list.

Bleacher Report college football writer Tyler Brooke has come out with his list of the top 25 recruits in the 2021 class. There are more than a few names on the list that have offers from Texas.

24. Atiye Hall, Wide Receiver, IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)

MG Academy produces elite athletes across a number of different sports, and Agiye Hall is no different. At 6’3″ and 190 pounds, Hall is listed as the No. 1 receiver in the country with 43 FBS offers already on the table. His commitment is scheduled for March 14. Alabama, Arizona State, Clemson and LSU are among those in on him.

Hall has an offer from the University of Texas but teams listed in the post have the inside track on his commitment in 2021.

21. Troy Franklin, Wide Receiver, Menlo-Atherton (Menlo Park, CA)

An explosive playmaker that plays in all three phases of the game, Troy Franklin will be a big-time wide receiver in college. His wiry 6’2″, 170-pound frame still has plenty of room left to grow into, and his potential is through the roof. Alabama’s Jeff Banks and Oregon’s Jim Mastro are already hard at work trying to lure Franklin to their respective programs.

While Alabama, Oregon, Tennessee and Utah are among his top offers, the Texas Longhorns are right there in the mix for the five-star wide receiver who is ranked the number one receiver of the class. Composite rankings have him as number two receiver in the country and 23rd overall.

13. Landon Jackson, Weakside Defensive End, Pleasant Grove (TX)

At 6’6″ and 240 pounds, it’s not surprising to anyone that Landon Jackson already has 27 FBS offers. The Texas native is such a prized recruit that even Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has been personally involved in his recruitment. Jackson is putting up video-game numbers in high school, and there’s a whole season left for him to generate even more buzz

The Texas product has a wealth of offers on the table including from the Longhorns. 247 has him at 67 percent to the Aggies. It would be a great get for Texas if they can flip him to Austin. Jackson has yet to commit to a program early on in the cycle, but his 36.5 sacks in three seasons shows the level of disruption that he can create. He is rated the number one WDE in the nation.

10. Savion Byrd, Offensive Tackle, Duncanville (TX)

As 6’5″ and 265 pounds, Texas’ Savion Byrd has plenty of room to grow and already looks like one of the top offensive tackle prospects in the country. He hasn’t committed anywhere yet, but in-state schools like Texas and SMU have a strong chance to bring him in.

The defending National Champions in LSU are among the top teams in pursuit of the state’s second-best offensive tackle recruit. Byrd was tasked with protecting Texas’ signee Ja’Quinden Jackson and he could be doing that in the future. He is projected to sign with the Longhorns in 2021.

8. Tony Grimes, Cornerback, Princess Anne (Virginia Beach, VA)

Is there a chance an in-state school can snag the No. 1 recruit in Virginia? Top-ranked cornerback Tony Grimes is already drawing interest from the likes of Alabama, Clemson and Georgia thanks to his lengthy frame and smooth play at cornerback. It’ll be tough for Virginia or Virginia Tech to pull it off, but it would be a huge win for either program.

Grimes has received an offer from the Texas Longhorns but it seems like the number one rated cornerback in the country might be out of reach. He is likely to sign with Virginia Tech with the Aggies also in the running.

2. Tommy Brockermeyer, Offensive Tackle, All Saints Episcopal (Ft Worth, TX)

Being the top offensive tackle in the country is a huge honor for any recruit. For Brockermeyer, that’s the expectation given his family. Tommy’s father, Blake Brockermeyer, was an offensive tackle in the NFL and for the Texas Longhorns. His brother Luke is a linebacker with the Longhorns. It’s no guarantee that Brockermeyer follows his family’s footsteps because he’ll have a lot of top-tier schools heavily recruiting him over the coming year.

While the Longhorns do have the inside track on Brockermeyer, it doesn’t feel like it is a foregone conclusion. However with his broker Luke already in Austin, that could bode well. Another note is that Tommy’s twin brother James is the third-rated center in the country and is likely to join Luke in Austin.

 

Texas Longhorns Softball: Improve to 3-0

The Texas Longhorns softball team improved to 3-0 after a third straight run-rule game. They blanked Lamar 12-0.

The Texas Longhorns softball team improved their record to 3-0 after Friday’s decisive 12-0 victory over Lamar. This marked the third straight game that was called due to the run rule before the end of the sixth inning for the Longhorns softball team.

Ariana Adams got the start and win for the Longhorns as she pitched four innings giving up just one hit and two walks to Lamar. Adams also struck out four batters, forcing five ground outs and three flouts. Adams got her first win of the young season. Courtney Day finished the game on the mound for Texas. She pitched a scoreless fifth inning with two strikeouts and one fly out.

Miranda Elish got the scoring started in the second inning when she took a pitch out to right center field for the solo shot. Kaitlyn Slack brought home another Kaitlyn in Washington on a sacrifice bunt to bring it 2-0. The third inning is when the Longhorns busted the game open.

After a two runs came in on an infield error, Day came to the plate with a three-run homer to bring the score to 7-0. Following another error, Washington scored and Texas went to the fourth inning up 8-0. Texas would tack on four more in the fourth on a pinch hit two-run double by McKenzie Parker. Slack added a two-run single to bring it to 12-0.

 

Texas Women’s Basketball At Texas Tech: How to watch, stream and listen

The Lady Horns will head to Lubbock to take on the Texas Tech Lady Raiders. Texas owns the all-time series 74-29. Here is how to watch.

The Texas women’s basketball has enjoyed an extended layoff after dropping their last game to the second-ranked Baylor Bears at home. The team has been off for a week and will get ready to get back to the court on Sunday afternoon.

The Lady Horns will travel to Lubbock to take on the Lady Raiders of Texas Tech at the United Supermarkets Arena. Texas won five in a row prior to the Baylor game and that streak started against Texas Tech. The Longhorns will begin the second half of the conference schedule as they push towards the Big 12 and NCAA tournaments. This marks the 104th meeting between the two schools, Texas owns the rivalry 74-29.

Date: 2/9/2020

Time: 1:00 p.m. CST

Location: United Spirit Arena in Lubbock, Texas

Watch: ESPNU

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