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NCAA Basketball: Previewing the Big 12/SEC Challenge

By Doug Winkey

Jan 23, 2017; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) handles the ball while TCU Horned Frogs guard Alex Robinson (25) defends during the second half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Cowboys won 89-76. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2017; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) handles the ball while TCU Horned Frogs guard Alex Robinson (25) defends during the second half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Cowboys won 89-76. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 25, 2017; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs forward Yante Maten (1) takes a shot against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2017; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs forward Yante Maten (1) takes a shot against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports /

Texas @ Georgia

Location: Athens, GA

Texas Longhorns — 8-12 (2-6 Big 12)

Georgia Bulldogs — 12-8 (4-4 SEC)

Match-up to watch: Yante Maten vs. Jarrett Allen

Another big man battle could define this contest. Maten has been absolutely fantastic for what has otherwise been a subpar season for the Bulldogs. The junior forward is putting up 19.6 points per game on 54 percent shooting with 7.9 boards and 1.4 blocks. He is even shooting 47 percent from deep!

Star Longhorn freshman Jarrett Allen will try and track the upperclassman and match with his own production. Allen is averaging 12.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks himself. Texas is still finding its footing, so expect a Bulldogs W.

Prediction: Georgia 72 Texas 70

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