The Red River Showdown on the hardwood fell the way of the Texas basketball team in the first meeting against the Oklahoma Sooners in Big 12 play. Texas basketball came into a crucial matchup against Oklahoma at home at the Frank Erwin Events Center looking to snap a three-game losing streak hampering the team’s NCAA Tournament chances to start off the conference slate.
Oklahoma was also in a critical position in Big 12 play when it was set to tip-off against Texas basketball on Jan. 19. Coming in with a No. 20 ranking in the AP Poll, the Sooners needed to get back on the right track to keep in the top 25.