Longhorns Upset No. 3 Kansas

James, Atchley, Abrams all help Texas to another big win
By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff
Posted Feb 12, 2008 1:34 AM CST
Longhorns Upset No. 3 Kansas
Texas guard D.J. Augustin, center, gets possesion of the ball as Kansas guards Mario Chalmers, left, and Russell Robinson, right, defend during the second half of a college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, in Austin, Texas. Texas won it 72-69. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck)   (Associated Press)

Damion James overcame first-half foul trouble to score 14 points, including a perfect 4-for-4 on three-pointers, as the Longhorns beat Kansas, 72-69 - the third top 10 team they've beaten this season. He "came out and kicked our butt in the second half," said Kansas' coach of James. Conversely, Texas guard D.J. Augustin shot a horrific 1-for-13, reports the AP.

The win moved the Longhorns within a half-game of the lead in the Big 12 Conference behind Kansas State and KU. The Jayhawks, who came in ranked No. 3, had a potential tying shot by Mario Chalmers rim out at the buzzer. KU forwards Darrell Arthur and Darnell Jackson were strong in the middle despite the loss, scoring a combined 35 points. (More NCAA basketball stories.)

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