Feb. 25, 2010
Complete Notes 
#21/21 TEXAS (22-6, 8-5 Big 12) vs. #22/23 Texas A&M (19-8, 8-5 Big 12)
State Farm Lone Star Showdown
Saturday, February 27, 2010 • 1 p.m. (Central)
Reed Arena (12,292) • College Station, Texas
GAME DAY QUICK FACTS
TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by ESPN. Ron Franklin (pxp) and Fran Fraschilla (analyst) will call the action.
RADIO: The Longhorn Sports Network and KVET (FM 98.1/1300 AM Sportsradio The Zone) broadcast every UT game on the statewide network and on XM Satellite Radio Ch. 231. Craig Way (pxp) and Eddie Oran (analyst) will call the action. Check www.TexasSports.com for a listing of affiliates carrying the game.
SERIES: Texas leads, 132-84. Last meeting: Texas 72-67 ot (Jan. 16, 2010; Austin).
Series vs. Texas A&M
Saturday’s contest marks the 217th meeting between Texas and Texas A&M. UT owns a 132-84 advantage in the all-time series that dates back to Feb. 23, 1917 (a 38-16 Texas win in Austin). The Horns are 18-6 against the Aggies during the Rick Barnes era entering Saturday’s contest, including a 72-67 overtime win in overtime in Austin earlier this year (Jan. 16). Since the beginning of the 1989-90 campaign, UT has won 37 of the last 45 meetings between the two schools. Texas A&M holds a 54-50 advantage in games played in College Station.
State Farm Lone Star Showdown
The 2009-10 academic season marks the sixth year of the State Farm Lone Star Showdown, the all-sports athletics competition between Texas and Texas A&M. UT has won three of the first five Showdowns. The Longhorns 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 registered a 10.5-8.5 victory in 2007-08 and the two schools tied (9.5-9.5) last year (A&M retained the trophy based on outright win in 2007-08). Texas holds a 6.5-2.0 lead in points in this year’s Showdown standings heading into Saturday’s contest in College Station. The winning school in Saturday’s game receives 0.5 point. In order to win the Showdown, a school must acquire 10.0 points during the year.
Lone Star State Dominance
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 100-12 (.893) record against in-state foes during the Barnes era, including marks of 24-2 against Baylor, 18-6 against Texas A&M and 23-3 against Texas Tech.
Texas-Oklahoma State Game Notes
• Texas has won eight of the last nine and 11 of the last 14 meetings against Oklahoma State dating back to the start of the 2004-05 season. UT also has won 14 of the last 16 games against the Cowboys in Austin.
• UT recorded a +6 rebound margin (33-27). The Horns have outrebounded their opponent in 21 of their 28 games.
• Texas limited OSU to 24 points on 33.3% FG shooting (8-of-24), including a 2-of-10 (.200) mark from three-point range, in the second half.
• The Horns held James Anderson (22.8 ppg overall entering the game, 24.3 ppg in Big 12 play entering the game) to 14 points on 5-of-13 FG (1-of-5 threes).
• Damion James (19 points) reached double figures in scoring for the 25th time this year and 94th time in his career (136 games).
• Dexter Pittman (16 points) reached double figures in scoring for the 14th time this season and 31st time in his career (128 games). He had 11 points and seven rebounds in 13 minutes of action in the second half.
• Jordan Hamilton (13 points) reached double figures in scoring for the 14th time this year and third time in the last four games. He set a career high in steals (three).
• Avery Bradley (11 points) reached double figures in scoring for the 18th time this season.
Pittman Returns to Form
Dexter Pittman had his best offensive performance in Big 12 play this year during Wednesday’s home win against Oklahoma State. Pittman had 16 points (5-of-5 FG), eight boards and three blocks in 20 minutes. He had 11 points and seven rebounds in 13 minutes of work during the decisive second half. This marked the first double-digit scoring effort since Pittman since he recorded 14 points against Baylor (Jan. 30).
Mason Takes Pride in ‘D’
Justin Mason scored just one point in 35 minutes during Wednesday’s home win against Oklahoma State, but he may have been the most valuable player on the floor. Mason had primary responsibility on the Big 12’s leading scorer, James Anderson. Anderson entered the game averaging 22.8 ppg on the year and 24.3 ppg in Big 12 play. The Horns limited Anderson to just 14 points on 5-of-13 FG (1-of-5 threes).
Hamilton Finds the Range
Jordan Hamilton has averaged 14.0 points per game while converting 20-of-42 (.476) field goals in 23.3 minutes per game off the bench during the last four contests entering Saturday’s game. He has reached double figures in scoring in three of those four games. Hamilton had 16 points, five rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 21 minutes against Nebraska (Feb. 13). He returned to record a game-high 24 points (10-of-16 FG), five boards and two assists in 25 minutes at Missouri (Feb. 17). Hamilton added 13 points, five boards and a career-high three steals against Oklahoma State (Feb. 24).
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