Longhorns vs. Kansas Big 12 Championship: Live Game Updates

The Longhorns will look to win the rubber match against Kansas and be crowned Big 12 champions.

The Texas Longhorns are back in action on Saturday evening as they take on the Kansas Jayhawks for the third time this season in the Big 12 tournament championship. 

Texas enters the championship after winning their first game against the  Oklahoma State Cowboys 61-57 and a wire-to-wire 66-60 win over the TCU Horned Frogs in the semifinals. 

Meanwhile, the Jayhawks have cruised through their quarterfinals and semifinals matchups with a 78-61 win over the West Virginia Mountaineers and a 71-58 win over the Iowa State Cyclones.

Now, the Longhorns will look to win the rubber match between these two teams and potentially move up a seed line in March Madness from a No. 2 seed to a No. 1 seed should they win. 

Both teams won their home matchup in the regular season, with the Longhorns dropping the first game against Kansas 88-80 before ending the regular season with a dominant 75-59 win. 

Stay tuned as we provide live updates as the Longhorns take on the Jayhawks in the Big 12 championship game. 

Live updates will be available after tip off.

FIRST HALF

Under-16 media timeout

We've hit the first media timeout in this one, and the Longhorns hold an early 3-point lead. Dylan Disu is staying red hot early, leading the way for the Longhorns with 6 points.

Kansas 7

Texas 10 

Under-12 media timeout

We've hit the under-12 media timeout and these two teams are showing why they've made it this far. The Longhorns hang onto a three-point lead as the two teams go back and forth.

Kansas 16

Texas 19 

Under-8 media timeout

We're at the under-8 media timeout and neither team has taken a commanding lead yet. The Longhorns trail by one, and are answering every shot from the Jayhawks. Disu leads the way for Texas with six points. 

Kansas 24

Texas 23

Under-4 media timeout

Carr drives to the lane and drops in the tough contested layup, drawing the foul on the play as he gives Texas the lead. He will shoot his free throw after the media timeout.

Kansas 28

Texas 30

HALFTIME

He drives and nails the jumper to beat the first half buzzer, and give the Longhorns a 6-point lead as they head into the locker room. Rice leads all scorers for the Longhorns with 8 points in the half. 

Kansas 33

Texas 39

SECOND HALF

Under-16 media timeout

We've hit the first media timeout and the Longhorns are maintaining control so far. Every shot for Kansas is met with one from Texas, with the Longhorns holding onto an 8-point lead. 

Kansas 41

Texas 49

Under-12 media timeout

We've hit the under-12 media timeout and the Longhorns are answering every single Kansas punch so far this half. Texas holding onto a 10-point lead with 11:27 left to play.

Kansas 43

Texas 53 

Under-8 media timeout

The Longhorns are asserting their will as we head into the under-8 media timeout. They are going bucket for bucket with the Jayhawks and hold onto a 14-point lead with 7:56 left in this one.

Kansas 48

Texas 62

Under-4 media timeout

Rice gets the ball in transition and lobs it to Morris who YAMS it home with one hand, giving Texas a 20-point lead with 4:34 left to play in this one. Disu leads the way for Texas with 16 points. 

Kansas 50

Texas 70

FINAL 

The Longhorns absolutely dismantle the Jayhawks for the second time in a week, this time a 20-point win to claim the Big 12 tournament title. Disu, Carr and Rice combine for 52 points in the blowout win. 

Kansas 56

Texas 76 

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You can find Connor Zimmerlee on Twitter @Connorjz98

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