No. 9 Kansas held on after blowing a 14-point first-half lead to beat fifth-ranked Texas...
LAWRENCE, KS - FEBRUARY 06: Dajuan Harris Jr. #3 of the Kansas Jayhawks goes up for a shot against Tyrese Hunter #4 of the Texas Longhorns during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse on February 6, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas. LAWRENCE, Kan. — Gradey Dick scored 21 points, Dajuan Harris Jr. had 17 points, six rebounds and five assists, and No. 9 Kansas held on after blowing a 14-point first-half lead to beat fifth-ranked Texas 88-80 on Monday night.
Kevin McCullar Jr. added 16 points, Joseph Yesufu had 14 off the bench and KJ Adams finished with 10, helping the Jayhawks overcome an off night from Jalen Wilson. The league's leading scorer battled foul trouble and was held to two points, ending his streak of 25 straight double-figure games.The Minnesota transfer, who had a game-high 29 points, kept answering Kansas baskets down the stretch.
Texas had to foul Dick at the other end, though, and his free throw with 18 seconds left helped to put the game away.The Longhorns have made a habit of overcoming double-digit deficits: 18 down to beat TCU, 12 down to beat Texas Tech and 14 down to beat No. 12 Kansas State last Saturday in a game played just down the road.Just like the Longhorns did in Manhattan, though, they shook off 10 first-half turnovers to get within 42-35 by the break, then kept coming in the second half.
Texas closed within 66-60, but the Jayhawks pulled down two offensive boards and Dick hit another 3-pointer. And when Yesufu bookended a couple of free throws by Harris, the lead had stretched back to 75-62 with 3 minutes to go.The Jayhawks were missing several backups to injuries. Zack Clemence has a hurt knee, Bobby Pettiford Jr. is dealing with a hamstring injury and Zuby Ejiofor a foot injury. Kyle Cuffe Jr. and Cam Martin also were out.
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