Home / Sports / Rivalry Game: Texas Seeks Defensive Fix, OU Seeks End to Losses
Rivalry Game: Texas Seeks Defensive Fix, OU Seeks End to Losses
31 Jan
Summary
- Texas is struggling defensively, losing recent games by narrow margins.
- Oklahoma faces a seven-game losing streak, with close losses accumulating.
- Both teams are fighting to overcome recent struggles as they head into their rivalry game.
The upcoming Saturday game between the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns features two teams battling significant challenges. Texas, with a 12-9 record and a 3-5 mark in SEC play, is actively seeking defensive improvements following an 88-82 loss on Wednesday. Head coach Sean Miller expressed frustration with his team's defensive lapses and excessive fouling, noting that they have attempted 44 fewer free throws than opponents in their last three games.
Oklahoma, currently on a seven-game losing streak, is experiencing widespread issues, with games frequently decided by narrow margins. Five of their recent losses have been by fewer than 10 points, including four in a row by an average of just four points. Their recent 83-79 loss to No. 15 Arkansas on Tuesday highlights their struggle to close out games. A continued slide could mark their longest since the 2010-11 season and impact their NCAA Tournament hopes.
