Oklahoma hosts Texas in Norman tonight

(Norman-AP) -- The Sooners are out of the top 25 poll for the first time this season, but don't have much time to sulk about it.<br><p align="justify">The Sooners play Number 20 Texas tonight in Norman.<br><p

Wednesday, January 24th 2001, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

(Norman-AP) -- The Sooners are out of the top 25 poll for the first time this season, but don't have much time to sulk about it.

The Sooners play Number 20 Texas tonight in Norman.

Oklahoma needed a wild finish to beat Kansas State by one point in overtime Saturday night. That victory kept O-U at 2-and-3 and still in the mix in the Big 12.

Texas is 15-and-3 overall and 4-and-1 in the Big 12.

But Texas coach Rick Barnes is concerned about his offense, which has been prone to long scoring droughts. His team also plays four of their next five games on the road.

Maurice Evans leads the Longhorns in scoring at 16 points per game, although forward Chris Owens may provide Oklahoma's biggest concern. The 6-foot-9 Owens is tied for the league lead with six double-doubles. He also provides matchup problems for the Sooners'

frontcourt.

The game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p-m.