The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
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No. 24/25 Women’s Basketball secures 68-65 victory at Kansas
02.04.2023 | Women's Basketball
DeYona Gaston scores a career-high 24 points for Texas in the win.
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Trailing by as many as eight, Texas outscored Kansas 40-31 in the second half to comeback for the 68-65 win on the road at Kansas on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse.
DeYona Gaston scored a career-high 24 points on 12-20 shooting and added seven rebounds, four steals and three blocked shots. Gaston made a crucial jumper to put Texas up 65-61 with 1:54 to play in the game.
Sonya Morris scored in double-figures for the 17th game of the season with 13 points. Khadija Faye grabbed 10 rebounds and tallied four steals and three blocked shots. Shay Holle provided important minutes as she knocked down two 3-point baskets and scored eight points. Rori Harmon scored nine points and posted six assists and four rebounds.
Up next the Longhorns return home to host Texas Tech on Wednesday, February 8 at 7:00 p.m. CT.
Game Notes
• Texas improves to 18-6 overall and 9-2 in Big 12 play to maintain their lead at the top of the conference standings.
• The Longhorns won their fifth straight conference game.
• Texas forced 21 Kansas turnovers.
• The Longhorns recorded 14 steals.
• Texas blocked nine shots and rank top-10 in the NCAA in blocked shots per game.
• The Longhorns outscored the Jayhawks 20-12 in the fourth quarter.
