The Hogs And Longhorns Meet Again
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas men’s basketball team will renew a storied rivalry on Saturday, traveling to Houston to battle the Texas Longhorns for the 154th time in program history. Tip-off at the Toyota Center is set for 1:30 p.m. CT on ESPNU.
The Rundown
Date: Saturday, Dec. 17
Tip-off: 1:30 p.m. CT
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TV: ESPNU
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The #Fastest40 Facts
• Arkansas has recorded runs of at least 10-0 on 11 different occasions this year, including a season-high 21-0 run against Austin Peay on Dec. 3. The Razorbacks have multiple 10-0 runs in five of nine games this year.
• The Razorbacks have held opponents scoreless for three-plus minutes 19 times this year, including at least once in all nine games. Arkansas held UT Arlington scoreless for a season-best 7:11 during the second half, going on a 15-0 run.
• Arkansas has recorded 20-plus assists in three of the last five games and is currently tied for fifth in the country with five games of at least 20 assists this season. The Razorbacks are 37-3 in the Mike Anderson era when dishing out 20-plus assists.
• The Razorbacks have pulled down 10-plus offensive rebounds in 10 straight games, the longest streak under Anderson. Arkansas is scoring 16.4 percent of its points on second chance opportunities, good for 14.0 points a game.
• Arkansas has yet to trail this season in fast break points and holds a commanding 148-48 (+100) edge in the transition game. The Razorbacks have scored 20-plus fast break points in four of the nine games this year.
• Arkansas is second in the SEC in field goal percentage at 48.2 percent and in scoring offense, averaging 85.0 points per game.
The Texas Rivalry
• Texas has lost to Arkansas more than any other program in the country, falling to the Razorbacks 86 times. Saturday marks the 154th meeting all time.
• Saturday’s matchup in the Lone Star Shootout will move Texas into a first place tie with SMU for the most games played against a single opponent in program history. Arkansas has won the matchup 56 percent of the time.
• In postseason play, when it matters most, the Razorbacks are 6-1 against Texas. Arkansas won the Southwest Conference Tournament Championship three times at the hands of the Longhorns and advanced to the 1990 Final Four at the expense of its then conference foe.
• The Razorbacks have a decisive 16-3 edge against Texas on a neutral court, including a 5-1 advantage in Houston, where Saturday’s game will be held.
• Arkansas holds the three longest winning streaks in the all-time series, putting together runs of 12, eight and seven consecutive wins against the Longhorns.
Ticket Packages
Mini plans, Tusk Mobile Passes, Double-Double Deals and single-game tickets for the 2016-17 season are available now at the Razorback Ticket Center by calling at 1-800-982-HOGS (4647) and online by clicking here.
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