In a closely contested Big 12 basketball game, the Texas Longhorns secured a much-needed victory over Kansas State with a final score of 62-56 in Austin. The game was marked by intense defensive play from both sides, with Texas leading by a slim margin of 27-22 at halftime. Despite shooting only 32% from the field and 10% from three-point range, Kansas State managed to keep the game competitive, under coach Jerome Tang. Texas, struggling offensively, averaged .846 points per possession but ultimately pulled ahead with a crucial 7-point run following a Kansas State 5-0 run. This win is significant for Texas as they aim to solidify their position in the NCAA tournament field, currently standing at 5-8 against Quads 1 and 2, with a notable loss to West Virginia. The victory is described as a 'survive and advance' type, highlighting the Longhorns' defensive efforts in what some have called the ugliest game of the year. Kansas State walked into the game with a NET of 81, making it a Quadrant 3 opportunity for Texas.
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Might have been the ugliest game of the year, but Texas locks in defensively and gets a much-needed win over Kansas State, 62-56. Longhorns will remain firmly in the NCCA tournament field for the time being. #HookEm
Big "survive and advance" type of win for Texas over Kansas State, but the Longhorns are still just 5-8 against Quads 1 and 2, plus a bad loss to West Virginia. If they go 3-2 or better down the stretch, they'll be in. A 2-3 finish would make things VERY interesting.
Final score in Austin: Texas 62, Kansas State 56. An instant classic this was not. The Wildcats have lost seven of their past eight games.
And Texas just erased that K-State run by scoring seven straight points out of the timeout.
Kansas State currently on a 5-0 run. Feels like 15-0. Texas needs a timeout only leading by 2.
Halftime score in Austin: Texas 27, K-State 22. Jerome Tang probably feels fortunate that the Wildcats are only down five after they shot 32% from the field and 10% from three.
HALF: Texas 27, Kansas State 22. As rough as it sounds. KSU walked in here with a NET of 81, making it a Quadrant 3 opportunity, which means Texas has to have this game.
Texas is only averaging .846 points per possession. K-State is playing well enough to win on defense. Offense? Not so much.
Texas leads Kansas State 6-4 at the first media timeout. We're going to need about five overtimes for both teams to eclipse 100 points this season in Austin.
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