No. 9 Kansas stays unbeaten at home, thumps Texas Longhorns 86-67
The Jayhawks moved to 14-0 at home with the win and five players scored in double figures, led by Hunter Dickinson's 20 points on 9 of 17 shooting. Kansas sank 32 of 52 field goal attempts while the Longhorns converted 26 of 62.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 9 Kansas shot 63% from the field to run away from Texas 86-67 in Big 12 Conference men's basketball action Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.
The Jayhawks moved to 14-0 at home with the win and five players scored in double figures, led by Hunter Dickinson's 20 points on 9 of 17 shooting. Kansas sank 32 of 52 field goal attempts while the Longhorns converted 26 of 62.
Kansas center Hunter Dickinson shoots over Texas forward Dylan Disu (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) 
Kansas center Hunter Dickinson celebrates a teammates basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball against Texas game Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 86-67. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) 
Kansas guard Johnny Furphy (10) tips the ball into the net for a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 86-67. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) 
Kansas head coach Bill Self motions to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 86-67. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) 
Kansas forward K.J. Adams Jr. (24) celebrates after dunking the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 86-67. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) 
Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr., left, gets past Texas guard Max Abmas (3) to put up a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 86-67. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Former Westlake star KJ Adams Jr. scored 16 points and had eight rebounds for the Jayhawks.
For the Longhorns, Tyrese Hunter and Dillon Mitchell each scored 12 points while Ithiel Horton chipped in 10 points off the bench. Kansas outrebounded Texas 34-25.
The Longhorns briefly led early in the first half, but the Jayhawks went on a 12-0 run to turn a 1-point lead into 13, and then the rout was on. Kansas led 45-25 at halftime.
Texas (17-10, 6-8 Big 12) has another tough road game Tuesday in Lubbock against Texas Tech. The Longhorns are tied for ninth with Kansas State in the 14-team Big 12.