Feb. 5, 2012
Complete Notes 
TEXAS (14-9, 4-6 Big 12) at Texas A&M (12-10, 3-7 Big 12)
State Farm Lone Star Showdown
Monday, February 6, 2012 • 8 pm (Central)
Reed Arena (12,989) • College Station, Texas
GAME DAY QUICK FACTS
TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN. Brent Musburger (pxp), Bob Knight (analyst) and Holly Rowe (reporter) will call the action.
RADIO: The Longhorn IMG Radio Network and KVET (FM 98.1/AM 1300 The Zone) broadcast every UT game on the statewide network in addition to Sirius Ch. 216 and XM Ch. 202. Craig Way (pxp) and Eddie Oran (analyst) will call the action. Check here for a listing of affiliates carrying the game.
SERIES: Texas leads, 136-85. Last meeting: Texas 61-51 (Jan. 11, 2012; Austin).
State Farm Lone Star Showdown
The 2011-12 academic season marks the eighth year of the State Farm Lone Star Showdown, the all-sports athletics competition between Texas and Texas A&M. UT has maintained ownership of the Showdown trophy in five of the first seven years.
The Horns claimed the inaugural Showdown in 2004-05 by a 14.5-4.5 point margin, recorded a 14.0-5.0 victory in 2005-06 and posted a 10.5-8.5 win in 2006-07. The Aggies claimed a 10.5-8.5 victory in 2007-08 and the two schools tied (9.5-9.5) in 2008-09 (A&M retained the trophy based on outright win in 2007-08). UT recorded a 10.0-9.0 victory in 2009-10 and the two schools tied (9.5-9.5) last year (Texas retained the trophy based on outright win in 2009-10).
Texas holds a 7.0-1.0 lead in points in this year’s Showdown standings heading into Monday’s contest in College Station. The winning school in Monday’s game receives 0.5 point. In order to win the Showdown, a school must acquire 10.0 points during the year.
Series vs. Texas A&M
Monday’s contest marks the 222nd meeting between Texas and Texas A&M. UT owns a 136-85 advantage in the all-time series that dates back to Feb. 23, 1917 (a 38-16 Texas win in Austin). The Horns have won four straight against Texas A&M and are 22-7 against the Aggies during the Rick Barnes era entering Monday’s contest. Since the beginning of the 1989-90 campaign, UT has won 41 of the last 50 meetings between the two schools. The Aggies hold a slim 55-51 lead in games played in College Station.
Lone Star State Success
Since Rick Barnes arrived in Austin, the Longhorns have emerged as the dominant college basketball program in the state of Texas. The Horns have posted a 118-16 (.881) record against in-state foes during the Barnes era entering Monday’s contest, including marks of 26-5 against Baylor, 22-7 against Texas A&M and 26-3 against Texas Tech.
Texas Tech Game Notes
UT posted a +16 rebound margin (41-25), including a 16-10 edge on the offensive glass. The Horns recorded a 15-3 advantage in second-chance points.
The Longhorns converted 25-of-31 (.806) from the free throw line. Texas Tech hit 9-of-14 (.643) from the stripe.
UT set a team season high in blocks (10). Texas recorded eight blocked shots in the first half (four by Clint Chapman). This marked a tie for the second-most blocks in a half in UT history (since 1979-80). The Horns had nine blocks in the second half against Kansas State (Feb. 3, 2007).
Texas improved to 26-3 against Texas Tech during the Rick Barnes era. The Horns are a perfect 14-0 in Austin against Tech under Barnes and have won 16 straight home games against the Red Raiders.
Clint Chapman set career highs in points (20) and free throws made (8-of-8) and tied his career high in blocks (five). He also had a game-high nine rebounds (four offensive).
Clint Chapman (20 points) reached double figures in scoring for the fifth time this season and in his career (106 games). All five efforts have come in Big 12 play.
J’Covan Brown (17 points) reached double figures in scoring for the 21st time this year and 54th time in his career (92 games). He set a career high in blocked shots (two).
Sheldon McClellan (17 points) reached double figures in scoring for the 13th time this season and fourth time in Big 12 play.
Improvement on the Boards
The Longhorns have been a much improved rebounding team over the last 16 contests. Texas has recorded a +6.6 rebound margin (38.2-31.6) during the stretch. UT recorded a +16 rebound margin (41-25) against Texas Tech (Feb. 4), including a 16-10 edge on the offensive glass. Texas posted a 15-3 advantage in second-chance points.
Success from the Stripe
Texas has been solid from the free throw line through its first 23 contests. The Horns have converted 72.4% (409-of-565) of their free throw attempts this season. The highest FT percentage team at Texas in the Rick Barnes era came during the 2006-07 season (73.6%). The last time the Horns shot better than 75 percent from the stripe was during the 1977-78 season (76.0%).
What Can Brown Do For You?
Junior guard J’Covan Brown has played in 92 career games (32 starts). A Preseason All-Big 12 Team selection, Brown leads the team in scoring (19.6 ppg) and minutes (34.5 mpg) and ranks second in assists (3.9 apg) and steals (27). He has converted 41.3% (152-of-368) of his field goal attempts, including a 53-of-148 (.358) mark from three-point range. Brown has recorded 30-plus points three times this year, topped the 20-point mark 12 times and reached double figures in scoring in 21 of the first 23 games.
Chapman Showing Improvement
Clint Chapman has played in 106 career games (11 starts). He leads the team in rebounding (5.7 rpg) and blocks (42) while averaging 7.5 points in 21.9 minutes per contest this season. Through the first 10 league games, Chapman has averaged 10.7 points (second on team), a team-best 6.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 26.6 minutes per contest. He has converted 36-of-63 (.571) field goals and 35-of-40 (.875) free throws.
Chapman’s Career Night
Clint Chapman had one of the best all-around performances of his collegiate career during Saturday’s home win against Texas Tech (Feb. 4). Chapman recorded a 20 points (6-of-10 FG, 8-of-8 FT), nine rebounds (four offensive) and five blocked shots in 32 minutes. He set career highs in points and free throws made and tied his career high in blocks.
Chapman Finds His Free Throw Stroke
Clint Chapman entered the season with a 38.8% career free throw mark (19-of-49). He has converted 82.5% (52-of-63) from the free throw stripe this year, including a 35-of-40 (.875) mark in Big 12 games. In his last six games, Chapman has made 26-of-27 (.963) free throws.
McClellan Provides Spark
Sheldon McClellan ranks second on the team in scoring (10.9 ppg) while converting 45.3% (82-of-181) field goals. McClellan has reached double figures in points in 13 of the first 23 games. He registered 17 points (7-of-11 FG), three boards and two steals in 23 minutes against Texas Tech (Feb. 4).
