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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

(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,"... Read full story »

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