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University of Oklahoma Athletics
Red River Rivals Clash in Austin
January 07, 2020 | Men's Basketball
NORMAN – Following a comeback win to open conference play, Oklahoma (10-3, 1-0 Big 12) take a three-game winning streak to Austin, Texas for its first Big 12 road game of the season. The hardwood edition of OU's fierce rivalry with Texas (10-3, 0-1 Big 12) tips at 8 p.m. CT on Wednesday at Frank Erwin Center.
OU-Texas matchups have been filled with last-second heroics from both teams in recent seasons and this year's matchup promises another marquee billing. After a career performance in his first game at "The Drum" three seasons ago, Kristian Doolittle (averaging 16.9 points, 9.1 rebounds) prepares to lead the Sooners in his final collegiate visit to Austin. The Longhorns boast four veterans averaging double-digit points, led by Matt Coleman (12.3 points, 4.5 assists).
Robert Ford and Tim Welsh will call the action on ESPN2. Fans with proper cable authentication can stream the game through the WatchESPN App.
• It isn't just Reaves who has found scoring success for the Sooners. Oklahoma boasts three of the top 10 scorers in the Big 12. In addition to Reaves, Kristian Doolittle (16.9 points per game) is fifth in the league and Brady Manek (14.9) ranks ninth. Oklahoma and Miami are the only major-conference teams with three players averaging at least 14 points.
• Oklahoma boasts a 10-3 record despite a tendency to get off to slow starts. Oklahoma has led at the half in only four games this season and are 6-2 when trailing at the midway point. The Sooners lead the country in both wins in which they trailed by double figures (four) and wins when they trailed at the half (six). In the second half of OU victories, the Sooners are shooting 49.3% while holding opponents to 37.3% shooting.
• The Sooners are 8-8 against Texas under Lon Kruger.
• Oklahoma is on the hunt for its first win in Austin since 2015.
• The Sooners and Longhorns have seen a lot of close battles in recent memory. The rivalry has seen epic finishes in that span such as Buddy Hield's game-winner in 2016, UT's Andrew Jones sinking a winning 3 in 2017 and Jamal Bieniemy's game-saving block as time expired in 2019. Seven of the last nine meetings have been decided by five points or less, including five games decided by three or fewer points. Last year's meetings were both decided by one possession.
• Senior forward Kristian Doolittle had one of the best games of his career during his freshman season against the Longhorns in Austin. Doolittle lit up The Drum with 29 points (10-of-18 from the field, 4-of-5 from 3) and 10 rebounds on Jan. 23, 2017.
• Oklahoma was led by junior guard Austin Reaves. Making his Big 12 debut, Reaves scored 18 points on 5-of-6 shooting in the final 10:30 of the game. The transfer finished his night with 21 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals.
• OU trailed 33-30 at halftime before outscoring the Wildcats 36-28 in the second half. The Sooners are now 6-2 this season when trailing at halftime. Their six wins when trailing at the half are the most of any team in Division I.
• With the win, the Sooners improved to 6-3 in Big 12 openers under Lon Kruger. Oklahoma has also won six of its last seven Big 12 home openers.
• Senior forward Kristian Doolittle produced his fourth double-double of the season with 19 points and 11 boards.
• Oklahoma boasts one of the top scoring groups in the country in Kristian Doolittle (16.9 points per game), Austin Reaves (16.6 points) and Brady Manek (14.9 points). Oklahoma is one of only two major conference teams with three players averaging at least 14 points. The Sooners are also one of five major-conference schools with a pair of players scoring at least 16 points per game.
• OU leads the Big 12 in free throw percentage, making 78.9% of its shots from the foul stripe. The Sooners, who shot free throws at a 69.7% rate in 2018-19, rank seventh in the country in 2019-20. Kentucky (80.1%) is the only major-conference team with a better free throw percentage.
• The Sooners are turning the ball over just 10.5 times per game, which ranks sixth in the nation. Notre Dame (9.6) and Virginia Tech (9.7) are the only major-conference teams turning the ball over less.
• Kristian Doolittle continues to evolve his range an confidence behind the 3-point line. After going 0-of-4 from 3-point range all of 2018-19, Doolittle is shooting 12-of-24 (50%) from deep this season.
• Doolittle is one of only eight major-conference players averaging at least 16 points and nine rebounds.
• Despite being 6-0 at home this season, Oklahoma has led only once at halftime inside Lloyd Noble Center.
• Oklahoma is ranked No. 42 in the latest NCAA NET Rankings. The Sooners are 1-3 in "Quadrant 1" games and a combined 9-0 in "Quadrant 2-4" games.
• Reaves has reached 20 points on four occasions this season – the third most in the Big 12.
• Reaves scored in double figures in his first 10 games with OU, including a career-high-tying 23 points against UTSA on Nov. 5 and at Creighton on Dec. 17.
• The guard has found success despite only shooting 29.3% from 3-point range. A proven shooter, Reaves led the American Athletic Conference in 3-point percentage during conference play in 2017-18 by shooting at a .451 clip (37-for-82).
• OU leads the overall series against ISU, 116-88, but the Cyclones hold a 52-37 advantage for games played in Ames.
• The Sooners are looking for their first win at Hilton Coliseum since 2011.
• The Sooners will look to reverse a losing trend against Iowa State, who has won five of the last six meetings.
OU-Texas matchups have been filled with last-second heroics from both teams in recent seasons and this year's matchup promises another marquee billing. After a career performance in his first game at "The Drum" three seasons ago, Kristian Doolittle (averaging 16.9 points, 9.1 rebounds) prepares to lead the Sooners in his final collegiate visit to Austin. The Longhorns boast four veterans averaging double-digit points, led by Matt Coleman (12.3 points, 4.5 assists).
ON THE AIR
Wednesday's rivalry matchup will air on the Sooner Radio Network (107.7 FM The Franchise in Oklahoma City; KTBZ 1430 AM in Tulsa; Tune In Radio App) with Toby Rowland and Kevin Henry announcing.Robert Ford and Tim Welsh will call the action on ESPN2. Fans with proper cable authentication can stream the game through the WatchESPN App.
THREE POINTERS
• Wednesday will be the first career Big 12 road game for a majority of the OU roster, including junior guard Austin Reaves. The Wichita State transfer is coming off a 21-point performance in which he led the Sooners to a late comeback win against Kansas State. Reaves scored 18 points on 5-of-6 shooting in the final 10:30 of the game to help the Sooners open conference play in the win column. Reaves' 16.6 points per game are the most among Big 12 newcomers and ranks sixth among all players in the conference.• It isn't just Reaves who has found scoring success for the Sooners. Oklahoma boasts three of the top 10 scorers in the Big 12. In addition to Reaves, Kristian Doolittle (16.9 points per game) is fifth in the league and Brady Manek (14.9) ranks ninth. Oklahoma and Miami are the only major-conference teams with three players averaging at least 14 points.
• Oklahoma boasts a 10-3 record despite a tendency to get off to slow starts. Oklahoma has led at the half in only four games this season and are 6-2 when trailing at the midway point. The Sooners lead the country in both wins in which they trailed by double figures (four) and wins when they trailed at the half (six). In the second half of OU victories, the Sooners are shooting 49.3% while holding opponents to 37.3% shooting.
OKLAHOMA VS. TEXAS: SERIES HISTORY
• Oklahoma leads the all-time series, 55-40, with UT holding a narrow lead (23-18) for games played in Austin.• The Sooners are 8-8 against Texas under Lon Kruger.
• Oklahoma is on the hunt for its first win in Austin since 2015.
• The Sooners and Longhorns have seen a lot of close battles in recent memory. The rivalry has seen epic finishes in that span such as Buddy Hield's game-winner in 2016, UT's Andrew Jones sinking a winning 3 in 2017 and Jamal Bieniemy's game-saving block as time expired in 2019. Seven of the last nine meetings have been decided by five points or less, including five games decided by three or fewer points. Last year's meetings were both decided by one possession.
• Senior forward Kristian Doolittle had one of the best games of his career during his freshman season against the Longhorns in Austin. Doolittle lit up The Drum with 29 points (10-of-18 from the field, 4-of-5 from 3) and 10 rebounds on Jan. 23, 2017.
In OU's last meeting with Texas, Jamal Bieniemy saved the victory with a game-winning block as the clock expired.
LOOKING BACK AT OU'S WIN OVER K-STATE
• The Sooners trailed by seven (61-54) with 3:25 remaining before closing the game on a 12-0 run to capture the 66-61 win. Four Sooners scored in the final stretch while K-State shot 0-of-5 from the field.• Oklahoma was led by junior guard Austin Reaves. Making his Big 12 debut, Reaves scored 18 points on 5-of-6 shooting in the final 10:30 of the game. The transfer finished his night with 21 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals.
• OU trailed 33-30 at halftime before outscoring the Wildcats 36-28 in the second half. The Sooners are now 6-2 this season when trailing at halftime. Their six wins when trailing at the half are the most of any team in Division I.
• With the win, the Sooners improved to 6-3 in Big 12 openers under Lon Kruger. Oklahoma has also won six of its last seven Big 12 home openers.
• Senior forward Kristian Doolittle produced his fourth double-double of the season with 19 points and 11 boards.
QUICK HITS
• The Sooners' four wins away from home this season (three neutral-site, one true road) are tied for the second most in the Big 12.• Oklahoma boasts one of the top scoring groups in the country in Kristian Doolittle (16.9 points per game), Austin Reaves (16.6 points) and Brady Manek (14.9 points). Oklahoma is one of only two major conference teams with three players averaging at least 14 points. The Sooners are also one of five major-conference schools with a pair of players scoring at least 16 points per game.
• OU leads the Big 12 in free throw percentage, making 78.9% of its shots from the foul stripe. The Sooners, who shot free throws at a 69.7% rate in 2018-19, rank seventh in the country in 2019-20. Kentucky (80.1%) is the only major-conference team with a better free throw percentage.
• The Sooners are turning the ball over just 10.5 times per game, which ranks sixth in the nation. Notre Dame (9.6) and Virginia Tech (9.7) are the only major-conference teams turning the ball over less.
• Kristian Doolittle continues to evolve his range an confidence behind the 3-point line. After going 0-of-4 from 3-point range all of 2018-19, Doolittle is shooting 12-of-24 (50%) from deep this season.
• Doolittle is one of only eight major-conference players averaging at least 16 points and nine rebounds.
• Despite being 6-0 at home this season, Oklahoma has led only once at halftime inside Lloyd Noble Center.
• Oklahoma is ranked No. 42 in the latest NCAA NET Rankings. The Sooners are 1-3 in "Quadrant 1" games and a combined 9-0 in "Quadrant 2-4" games.
REAVES IS ROLLING
• Junior guard Austin Reaves has been one of the Sooners' leading offensive forces during his first season in the Crimson and Cream. A transfer from Wichita State, Reaves sat out the 2018-19 season but has quickly made up for lost time. Through 13 games he is averaging 16.6 points along with 5.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists. His 16.6 points per game rank sixth in the Big 12 and leads the conference's newcomers.• Reaves has reached 20 points on four occasions this season – the third most in the Big 12.
• Reaves scored in double figures in his first 10 games with OU, including a career-high-tying 23 points against UTSA on Nov. 5 and at Creighton on Dec. 17.
• The guard has found success despite only shooting 29.3% from 3-point range. A proven shooter, Reaves led the American Athletic Conference in 3-point percentage during conference play in 2017-18 by shooting at a .451 clip (37-for-82).
UP NEXT: AT IOWA STATE
• Oklahoma plays its second straight road game when the Sooners head to Ames, Iowa for a Saturday night showdown with Iowa State. The Sooners and Cyclones tip at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN2 and the Sooner Radio Network.• OU leads the overall series against ISU, 116-88, but the Cyclones hold a 52-37 advantage for games played in Ames.
• The Sooners are looking for their first win at Hilton Coliseum since 2011.
• The Sooners will look to reverse a losing trend against Iowa State, who has won five of the last six meetings.
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