The Kansas Jayhawks have defeated the Texas Longhorns 85-73 for the Big 12 Championship.

The win gives the Jayhawks an automatic birth in the NCAA Tournament and all but assures them of a number one seed.


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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor led the way with 20 points. Marcus Morris had 17 and his brother Markieff finished with 14 and 9 rebounds.

Jordan Hamilton has 19 points to lead the Texas Longhorns.