Texas toughs out crucial Big 12 win against Kansas State, 60-57

Guards Javan Felix (3) and Isaiah Taylor (1) combined for 31 points to lead the Texas men's basketball team to a 60-57 win over Kansas State at the Frank Erwin Center (photo courtesy of texassports.com).
Guards Javan Felix (3) and Isaiah Taylor (1) combined for 31 points to lead the Texas men's basketball team to a 60-57 win over Kansas State at the Frank Erwin Center (photo courtesy of texassports.com).

By Steve Habel/Senior Editor

AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas men's basketball team's in-game adjustments — and a heaping helping of solid defense in the final four minutes — made the difference as the Longhorns outlasted Kansas State for a 60-57 victory Tuesday before a crowd of 10,620 at the Frank Erwin Center.

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Point guard Isaiah Taylor worked the paint for most of his 17 points and sharp-shooting guard Javan Felix added 14 points as the Longhorns played the inside-out game to their advantage, especially down the stretch.

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Steve Habel

Steve Habel is a senior contributing writer for Horns Illustrated. He has covered Texas sports since 1989 and was this magazine’s senior editor for 24 years. You can follow him on twitter @stevehabel .

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