AUSTIN -- With their backs against the wall and season teetering, the Longhorns orchestrated a much-needed upset win over No. 11 Kansas, 73-63, on Tuesday night at the Frank Erwin Center. The victory snapped Texas' 10-game losing streak to the Jayhawks. The Longhorns are now 6-1 in their last seven home games against top-20 ranked teams.
Texas is now 12-9 on the season and 4-4 in Big 12 play.
Here are three takeaways from Tuesday's game:
1. Longhorns prove for one night they can close
The Longhorns built a 23-12 lead late in the first half thanks to some timely 3-point shooting by senior guard Kerwin Roach II, freshman guard Courtney Ramey and sophomore guard Jase Febres.