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No. 9 Kansas blows lead but hangs on to beat No. 5 Texas
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Kansas guard Gradey Dick (4) reacts after taking a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Texas Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 88-80. - photo by AP Photo/Charlie Riedel
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — 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 (19-5, 7-4 Big 12) overcome an off night from Jalen Wilson.