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Can the Texas Longhorns Tame the Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse?

As the Texas Longhorns prepare to face off against the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent dominant performance on enemy territory. The upcoming clash, scheduled for February 24th, promises to be a thrilling encounter in one of college basketball's most storied venues.


Mar 4, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Timmy Allen (0) drives to the basket against Kansas Jayhawks forward KJ Adams Jr. (24) during the first half at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

The Longhorns have been on an impressive run, showcasing a potent offense and solid defense. In their last game against the Mountaineers, they put up a staggering 94 points with an exceptional field goal percentage of fifty-one percent and were lethal from beyond the arc with forty-seven percent shooting. Their assist-to-turnover ratio was an outstanding 5.6, indicating efficient ball movement and decision-making.


However, it wasn't just their offense that shone; defensively they managed eight steals and six blocks while forcing fifteen turnovers which translated into twenty-nine points off turnovers. This kind of two-way play will be crucial when facing a team like Kansas in their home court.


Mar 4, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward KJ Adams Jr. (24) dunks during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

In contrast to this high-scoring affair was the game against Iowa State Cyclones where they scored sixty-five points but struggled from three-point range with only twenty-one percent accuracy. Despite this dip in perimeter shooting, they maintained strong free-throw shooting at ninety percent and continued to demonstrate defensive prowess with eight blocks.


The Longhorns' ability to adjust is evident from these performances as well as their victory over TCU Horned Frogs where they won by eleven points despite sixteen turnovers thanks to fifty-one percent shooting both from two-point range and overall field goals.


Mar 4, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Tyrese Hunter (4) reacts after scoring a three point basket during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

Playing at Allen Fieldhouse is no small feat; it's known for its raucous atmosphere that can rattle even seasoned teams. The Longhorns will need to harness the momentum from previous games while staying composed under pressure if they hope to come out victorious in this high-stakes matchup.


Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN channel 206 or attend in person at Lawrence's iconic venue on February 24th at 5:00 PM Central Time (US/Central).

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