James, Texas power past Iowa State

KANSAS CITY (KXAN) - The seniors stepped up big to keep the Texas men's basketball team alive in the Big-12 Tournament.

Damion James led the Longhorns with 28 points and 16 rebounds to power past a pesky Iowa State team, 82-75, at the Sprint Center Wednesday night.

The Cyclones stayed within reach until the final minutes, but James and fellow senior Dexter Pittman countered every Iowa State run with a key basket.  Pittman added 16 points and junior Gary Johnson produced his own double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

No. 6-seed Texas advances to play No. 3-seed Baylor in the Big-12 quarterfinals.  That game is scheduled for 8:30pm Thursday night at the Sprint Center.