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When, where, how to watch, how to stream Oklahoma-Kansas State

Oklahoma (13-6, 3-3) head up to Manhattan, Kan. to take on Kansas State (8-11, 1-5) for the second time this season.

Oklahoma (13-6, 3-3) head up to Manhattan, Kan. to take on Kansas State (8-11, 1-5) for the second time this season. Once again, the matchup is being streamed on Big 12 NOW through ESPN+.

The Sooners are 2-2 over there last four, coming off an ugly but much-needed win against Mississippi State (13-7, 4-3) last Saturday, beating the Bulldogs 63-62 in Oklahoma City.

Now with Big 12 play for the rest of the regular season, Oklahoma has to take advantage of lesser teams no matter if it is on the road or at home. The Sooners beat the Wildcats at home earlier this season to the tune of 66-61. Oklahoma has been on a level or climbing trend ever since while Kansas State has only one conference win, albeit against now No. 11 West Virginia at home.

The Wildcats have the firepower to compete with Oklahoma in what should be a low-scoring, Big 12 battle.

WHERE: Manhattan, Kan. (Bramlage Coliseum)

WHEN: 7:00 p.m. CT

HOW TO WATCH: ESPN+ Big 12 NOW

HOW TO LISTEN: Sooner Sports Radio Network—KOKC AM 1520 and KRXO 107.7 FM in OKC, KMOD FM 97.5 and KTBZ AM 1430 in Tulsa (click here for more options if not in either of those markets)

HOW TO STREAM: ESPN+

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Kansas and Kansas State players suspended, De Sousa to miss Texas game

KU and KSU had a heated brawl on Tuesday and players faced suspensions. Silvio De Sousa faces 12 games and will miss the game against Texas.

For most of the game on Tuesday night between Kansas and Kansas State, it was a normal game, with the Jayhawks taking care of business. Up 81-59 with the clock expiring, DaJuan Gordon stole the ball from Silvio De Sousa, rushing towards his basket. Attempting to put up a layup, De Sousa viciously blocked hit shot, sending it into the stands.

To this point, everything is fine and the buzzer sounds. That is until De Sousa steps over Gordon, looking down on him while celebrating his block. The Wildcats took exception to that and began a scuffle. From that point on, it was pure chaos. Both benches cleared. Players, coaches, cheerleaders, and security guards were involved, trying to restrain those involved.

You can watch the full sequence here:

Due to these actions, the Big 12 announced suspensions today for both Kansas and Kansas State players. Missing multiple games, De Sousa had the heaviest penalty as he is going to be suspended for 12 games.

Texas is on the schedule for one of the games De Sousa will miss and he will not be playing against the Longhorns. In the first matchup on Saturday, he only played two minutes but picked up three rebounds.

The second-longest suspension will be served by Kansas State’s James Love. He will be out for eight games and he will be eligible to return when the Wildcats play Texas on Feb. 22. Love did not play in the Jan. 11 matchup between the two schools.

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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 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

Texas get first conference win, beat Kansas State

Starting Big 12 play 0-2, tonight was a must-win game for the Longhorns. Running into Kansas State, they picked up a much-needed win,

Starting Big 12 play 0-2 with losses to Baylor and Oklahoma, tonight was a must-win game for head coach Shaka Smart and the Longhorns. Running into another struggling team in Kansas State, Texas picked up a much-needed win against the Wildcats, 64-50.

Matt Coleman led Texas in scoring, having 14 points. He added two rebounds and four assists. As a team, the Longhorns shot 49% from the field and 43.5% for behind the three-point line.

The three-point shooting was the difference in the game, as Texas made double the amount the Wildcats have. Making 10 threes, three of them came from Courtney Ramey, while Coleman, Jase Febres, and Kamaka Hepa added two each.

Texas’ defense was outstanding tonight as well, holding Kansas State to 50 points. That is the fewest amount they have scored all year, as they came into tonight averaging 65 points per game. Cartier Diarra was the only Wildcat player in double figures, scoring 14 points on 6-16 shooting.

If the Longhorns did not pick up a victory tonight, it would have been a rough rest of the month attempting to pick up their next conference game. Three of the next four Big 12 games will be on the road for Texas, traveling to Oklahoma State, West Virginia, and TCU. They will play host to Kansas and LSU in the Big 12/SEC Challenge.

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How to watch, listen, and stream Texas basketball against Kansas State

Both UT and KSU need to get a win to jump-start the rest of their seasons. Here is how you can watch, listen, and stream the two face off.

It has been a tough start to Big 12 play for the Longhorns, as they have started 0-2. Losing on the road to Baylor and dropping a home game to Oklahoma for the first time in five years, Texas has been less than impressive in the new year.

With another chance to get a win at home, Kansas State visits the Frank Erwin Center on Saturday night. The Wildcats have also started poorly in the Big 12, losing to Oklahoma and TCU. Both teams need to get a victory to jump-start the rest of their seasons.

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

Game information:

Date: 1/11/2020

Time: 7:00 p.m. CST

Location: Frank Erwin Center Austin, Texas

Watch: Longhorn 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

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Omari Spellman is earning a larger role in Steve Kerr’s rotation

Omari Spellman has been playing well of late for the Warriros, and is earning himself more minutes in Steve Kerr’s rotation.

In a year where the Golden State Warriors have struggled to secure wins, the development of younger players has been the silver lining to an otherwise down season. One of the Warriors bright spots of late has been sophomore big-man, Omari Spellman.

Spellman, after spending his rookie season with the Atlanta Hawks, has been impressive in his first season in Golden State.

Spellman is averaging 7.1 points, 4.9 rebounds per game with 44.8 % shooting from the field this season, while also adding 39.3 % from beyond the arc. Spellman’s numbers with the Warriors in 2019-20 are all above his career averages.

In the past two games, the Villanova product has played over 20-minutes off the bench and registered double-digit scoring numbers in each game. The Cleveland native has also added a rim-rocking dunk in each of his last two contests.

Without Kevon Looney, and Draymond Green getting ejected, Spellman played a significant role against the Detroit Pistons. The former Atlanta Hawk dropped a career-high 23 points on 8-of-11 shooting, adding a perfect 4-of-4 from the 3-point range.

With two Warriors frontline pieces out of the game, Spellman used his opportunity against Detroit as an audition for more minutes in Steve Kerr’s rotation.

Honestly, I just was going out and trying to play aggressive, and seize the opportunity — I don’t want to lay down and just accept losing minutes — I’m going to just stay ready, but I’m not going to take that lying dow— I want to prove that I can play, I should be out there in my opinion.

In the Warriors practice over the weekend, following their 111-104 loss to Detroit, Kerr agreed Spellman had earned more playing time.

I think Omari has absolutely earned more minutes, he played great last night, played well for us early in the season before things kind of went against him — sometimes it’s just circumstantial, but circumstances turn, especially if you have the fortitude to keep working and remain patient like he has and remain positive — that’s probably the thing I’m most proud of him for.

Both of Spellman’s frontcourt mates, Looney, and Green are dealing with injuries. Neither will suit up against the Sacramento Kings, opening up another opportunity for the Warriors eager forward to build on his impressive play.

3 keys for Oklahoma against Kansas State

Oklahoma (9-3) and Kansas State (7-5) face-off to kickoff Big 12 play on Saturday. Here are three keys for the Sooners against the Wildcats.

Oklahoma (9-3) and Kansas State (7-5) face-off to kickoff Big 12 play on Saturday. The two clubs have been voted No. 8 and No. 9 in the Big 12 pre-season poll, giving both teams plenty of fuel to add to their respective fire.

Here are three keys for the Sooners as they open up conference play.

CONSTANT MOTION

The Sooners need to keep the ball in motion around the court to keep the Wildcats on their toes. Against UT-Rio Grande Valley, Oklahoma moved the ball efficiently for a season-high 21 assists as a team. If the Sooners can swing the ball around the arc, good shots are bound to make themselves appear.

ROLE PLAY

Oklahoma needs more than three guys to play well not just to beat Kansas State, but to beat anyone in the Big 12. Starters De’Vion Harmon and Jamal Bieniemy need to realize their role just as much as guys like Kur Kuath and Alondes Williams. Either make shots or get out of the way of someone who will. With Kristian Doolittle, Austin Reaves and Brady Manek all in the top-10 of Big 12 scorers, everyone else needs to buy into their role.

PLAY CLEAN

Yes, both teams were predicted towards the bottom of the conference but the Sooners have more talent. If Oklahoma can keep the Wildcats off the foul line and force misses from the three-point line, the Sooners should be in good shape come the final four minutes.

The Sooners tip-off against Kansas State at 12:00p.m. CT on ESPN+.

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