After a four-game losing streak, Texas has won back to back games. The Longhorns took care of business against Kansas State and won 70-59.
After a four-game losing streak, Texas has won back to back games for the first time since defeating Iowa State on Feb. 1. The Longhorns went into Saturday’s game in must-win mode and took care of business against Kansas State, 70-59.
Playing the best game of his career was sophomore guard Courtney Ramey. Scoring a career-high 26 points, Ramey led Texas in scoring on 10-6 shotting from the field. The other offensive spark was Andrew Jones, sinking three out of his five attempted three-pointers.
Kansas State struggled all afternoon, having 17 turnovers and only 20 made shots. Forward Makol Mawien was the main offensive threat for the Wildcats, scoring 14 points while adding 10 rebounds. Nobody was able to get going for Bruce Weber’s squad as they shot 33%.
The play of the game for Texas came from freshman Will Baker. After his outstanding game on Wednesday against TCU, he was looking to make another splash. He did just that, producing a monster slam dunk early in the second half.
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After Kansas State swept the season series in 2017 and 2018, the Longhorns have now won three out of their last four against the Wildcats. Winning both matchups this season, it is the first time since 2016 that Texas sweeps the season series against Kansas State.
Thanks to the scoring of Ramey and Jones, Texas improves to 16-11 overall and 6-8 in the Big 12. The Longhorns somehow find their way back on the edge of the bubble, needing wins in their next two games at home against West Virginia and on the road to Texas Tech to have a chance to make the NCAA Tournament.
The Longhorns have another quick turnaround as they will host the Mountaineers on Monday night. You can catch the game at 6 p.m. on ESPNU.
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