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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
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(Newser) – 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.

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)
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....   (Associated Press)
Texas forward Gary Johnson, right, goes toward the basket as Kansas center Sasha Kaun, left, defends during first half of a on Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck)
Texas forward Gary Johnson, right, goes toward the basket as Kansas center Sasha Kaun, left, defends during first half of a on Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck)   (Associated Press)
Texas center Connor Atchley looks to pass the ball during first half of a college basketball game against Kansas on Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, in Austin, Texas. With his team-high 16 total points, Atchley helped his team to a 72-69 victory. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck)
Texas center Connor Atchley looks to pass the ball during first half of a college basketball game against Kansas on Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, in Austin, Texas. With his team-high 16 total points, Atchley...   (Associated Press)
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