Senior center Sasha Kaun goes through the bottom of the rim as sophomore forward Darrell Arthur tries to help him keep Texas guard Justin Mason from scoring on a drive to the basket in the first half. Officials whistled Kaun for a foul on the play.

Published on March 16, 2008

Junior guard Mario Chalmers talks with Texas guard D.J. Augustin after hitting another three late in the first half. Chalmers scored 17 first half points on 6-of-7 shooting, including 5-of-6 on threes. Chalmers also dished out five assists in the first 20 minutes. Texas led by one at the half behind Augustin's 18 points and three assists.

Published on March 16, 2008

The Kansas cheer team performs during a break in first half play.

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Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur and Texas forward Alexis Wangmene collide during the first half. Arthur hit 4-of-5 shots in the first half for 8 points. He also grabbed three boards and recorded two assists.

Published on March 16, 2008

Senior guard Russell Robinson contests a three-point shot by Texas guard A.J. Abrams during the first half. Abrams hit 1-of-3 shots in the first half for two points.

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Senior guard Russell Robinson takes a jumper over Texas forward Dexter Pittman during the first half. Robinson missed both of his first half shots but recorded two assists and one block in 10 minutes of playing time.

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Senior center Darnell Jackson tries to force a shot past Texas forwards Connor Atchley and Damion James. Jackson played just five minutes in the first half, scoring zero points and grabbing zero board. Of the team's combined 91 points at halftime just 24 were scored in the paint.

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Senior guard Brady Morningstar congratulates sophomore forward Darrell Arthur during a break. The score was tied during the first half five times, and the lead changed nine times in the first 20 minutes.

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Senior guad Russell Robinson tries to save the ball from going out of bounds. This was Robinson's only turnover of the game. The Jayhawks as a team turned the ball over seven times in the first half and 10 times in the game.

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Texas guard D.J. Augustin drives as senior guard Russell Robinson fights over a screen during the first half. Augustin scored 18 points in the first half on 7-for-9 shooting, including 4-of-4 from behind the arc.

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Junior guard Mario Chalmers rises up for a three-points over Texas guard Justin Mason during the opening minute of the game. Chalmers hit the shot to give Kansas a 3-0 start. Texas followed with an 8-0 run over the next two minutes.

Published on March 16, 2008

Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur heads to half-court during introductions before the Big 12 championship game against Texas. Arthur joined Mario Chalmers, Brandon Rush, Russell Robinson and Darnell Jackson in the starting lineup for the game.

Published on March 16, 2008