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No. 7 Texas Rallies to Beat No. 25 Baylor

James leads comeback after Bears build 14-point lead

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Feb 2, 2008 4:44 PM CST
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(Newser) – Damion James got himself out of the doghouse today by rallying No. 10 Texas to an 80-72 win over No. 25 Baylor, the Associated Press reports. James scored 17 points and had eight rebounds in the Big 12 win. Texas (17-4, 4-2) was down 14 points in the first half, but pulled away late for the win.

James is the only Longhorn averaging double figures in points and rebounds, but he was benched earlier this week by coach Rick Barnes for a lack of defense. James sparked the rally in the first half by scoring 11 points, including two 3-pointers that kept the Bears (16-4, 4-2) from putting the game away. A.J. Abrams led the Longhorns with 20 points.

Baylor head coach Scott Drew calls out a play during a college basketball game in this Jan. 26, 2008, in Waco Texas. Drew came to Baylor in 2003, facing a formidable task
Baylor head coach Scott Drew calls out a play during a college basketball game in this Jan. 26, 2008, in Waco Texas. Drew came to Baylor in 2003, facing a formidable task   (Associated Press)
Texas center Dexter Pittman, left, moves in to shoot against the defense of Baylor guard Aaron Bruce, during first half in their basketball game Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, in Austin, Texas. Baylor center Josh Lomers is in the background. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck)
Texas center Dexter Pittman, left, moves in to shoot against the defense of Baylor guard Aaron Bruce, during first half in their basketball game Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, in Austin, Texas. Baylor center...   (Associated Press)
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