COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- J'Covan Brown hit the go-ahead layup with less than a minute remaining and later added a pair of free throws to lift Texas to a 70-68 win over Texas A&M on Monday night.

The win is the Longhorns' fifth straight over A&M in the last regular-season Big 12 meeting between these schools with the Aggies leaving for the Southeastern Conference.

Brown's free throws with 17 seconds remaining made it 70-67. Elston Turner was fouled before he could get a shot off on the other end. He made one free throw and missed the second one, and Julien Lewis grabbed the rebound to cap the Texas win.

Brown led the Longhorns (15-9, 5-6) with 20 points and Sheldon McClellan added 15. Turner had 20 points for Texas A&M (12-11, 3-8), which has dropped three straight.

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GAME NOTES: Still searching for their first Big 12 Conference road win of the season, the Texas Longhorns give it a shot tonight when they clash with the Aggies of Texas A&M at Reed Arena in College Station.

Not only have the Longhorns lost all four of their road conference tests thus far, but they have won just a single true road game (UCLA, 69-59), and only once in eight outings outside of Austin altogether. Over the weekend, Texas was able to get back into the win column at home with a 74-57 triumph over Texas Tech, snapping a two-game slide and securing just its second win in the last seven contests overall.

As for the Aggies, they've had a tough time getting it together against the rest of the conference and head into the new week with only three wins in 10 opportunities versus Big 12 foes. On Saturday, the team was dumped by Kansas State on the road in a 64-53 decision, which means A&M has fallen in two straight and three of the last four games overall.

The Longhorns won the first meeting of the season back on January 11 by a score of 61-51 in Austin, even as A&M's Khris Middleton recorded a double- double for the visitors with game highs of 19 points and 10 rebounds. With the victory, Texas widened its margin in the all-time series to 136-85.

Clint Chapman scored a game-high 20 points as he helped lead the Texas Longhorns to the 17-point win over the visiting Texas Tech Red Raiders in conference play on Saturday. Chapman also cleared nine rebounds and delivered five blocked shots for the 'Horns, as they snapped a two-game slide. Sheldon McClellan and J'Covan Brown both added 17 points for the hosts as well. In addition to easily outscoring the visitors at the free-throw line, 25-9, the Longhorns also won the rebounding battle by a 41-25 margin as well. Brown, one of only two players to have started every game for Texas on the season, leads the team in scoring with his 19.6 ppg, getting the job done at the free-throw line where he is 83.2 percent successful. Myck Kabongo, the other full-time starter, is responsible for 9.8 ppg and has handed out 119 assists which is easily the top mark for a Texas program which is outscoring the competition by almost nine points per outing.

Points were at a premium in the meeting with Kansas State over the weekend, as the Aggies hit just nine field goals in both the first and second halves which left them with one fewer basket than turnovers (19) as they suffered yet another road loss. Elston Turner tried to keep hope alive with his 18 points, while Naji Hibbert responded with 14 points and a team-best six rebounds, but while the pair was connecting on 11-of-25 from the floor, that meant the rest of their teammates combined for just seven baskets overall. It also didn't help that A&M made just 8-of-15 shots at the free-throw line. Turner and his 38.4 percent shooting behind the three-point line is carrying this offense with 14.5 ppg and that may have to be the case again tonight seeing as how Khris Middleton (12.4 ppg, 5.4 rpg) is listed as questionable with a strained right knee. Should Middleton remain on the sidelines that means the only other double-digit scorer for the Aggies is David Loubeau, who has drummed up 11.0 ppg.

Defense will be the name of the game for Texas A&M again tonight, the goal being to frustrate the visiting Longhorns just enough so that the Aggies can make their move. However, if Middleton is not involved in the action that objective just became much more difficult to achieve.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Michael Dixon scored 21 points, including the game-winning layup with 31 seconds left, as No. 4 Missouri beat Texas 67-66 on Monday night.

Ricardo Ratliff and Phil Pressey added 13 points each for Missouri (20-2, 7-2 Big 12).

J'Covan Brown scored 20 for Texas (13-9, 3-6), which lost for the fifth time in six games, all to ranked teams. Two of those defeats were to Missouri.

Dixon's winning shot came seconds after J'Covan Brown had given Texas its first lead since the opening minutes. Freshman Myck Kabongo had a chance to win it in the final seconds for the Longhorns, but he short-armed a baseline jumper and Missouri's Marcus Denmon grabbed the rebound.

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TEXAS (13-8, 3-5 Big 12) vs. #2/2 Missouri (19-2, 6-2 Big 12)
Monday, January 30, 2012 • 8 pm (Central)
Frank Erwin Center (16,734) • Austin, Texas

GAME DAY QUICK FACTS
TELEVISION:  The game will be televised nationally by ESPN. Brent Musburger (pxp), Bob Knight (analyst) and Holly Rowe (reporter) will call the action.
RADIO:  The Longhorn IMG Radio Network and KVET (FM 98.1/AM 1300 The Zone) broadcast every UT game on the statewide network in addition to Sirius Ch. 216 and XM Ch. 202. Craig Way (pxp) and Eddie Oran (analyst) will call the action. Check here for a listing of affiliates carrying the game.
SERIES: Texas leads, 12-11. Last meeting: Missouri 84-73 (Jan. 14, 2012; Columbia).


The Two Coaches
Missouri head coach Frank Haith served as an assistant coach at Texas with coach Rick Barnes for three seasons (2002-04). During this time, the Longhorns posted a 73-27 (.730) mark. Texas made three consecutive trips to the “Sweet 16” of the NCAA tourney, including a run to the Final Four in 2003.

Series vs. Missouri
Monday’s contest marks the 24th meeting between Texas and Missouri. UT holds a slim 12-11 edge in the all-time series, which dates back to a 65-46 Texas victory on Dec. 26, 1946 (an opening-round contest at the All-College Tournament in Oklahoma City). The Horns are 10-5 against the Tigers during the Rick Barnes era. UT holds a 6-3 advantage in games played in Austin in the all-time series entering Monday’s contest.

“Big Monday” Home Cooking
Texas has been a tough team to beat on Monday evenings when ESPN’s cameras have broadcast games from the Erwin Center. The Horns hold a 15-4 mark in ESPN “Big Monday” home contests entering Monday’s game. Nine of the 15 victories have come against AP Top 25 opposition.

Texas at Home on ESPN “Big Monday”
Date            Opp                Result
Feb. 3, 1997    #22 Texas Tech     W, 83-67
Feb. 28, 2000   #23 Kansas         W, 68-54
Jan. 15, 2001   #15 Connecticut    W, 60-56
Feb. 26, 2001   Missouri           W, 76-61
Jan. 7, 2002    Providence         W, 68-48
Feb. 11, 2002   #2 Kansas          L, 103-110 (ot)
Feb. 10, 2003   #5 Oklahoma        W, 67-61
Feb. 17, 2003   Texas Tech         W, 77-65
Feb. 23, 2004   #20 Kansas         W, 82-67
Jan. 17, 2005   #5 Oklahoma State  W, 75-61
Feb. 28, 2005   #20 Oklahoma       L, 58-74
Jan. 23, 2006   Oklahoma State     W, 80-46
Feb. 12, 2007   #18 Oklahoma State W, 83-54
Feb. 11, 2008   #3 Kansas          W, 72-69
Feb. 18, 2008   #22 Texas A&M      W, 77-50
Mar. 2, 2009    Baylor             W, 73-57
Feb. 8, 2010    #1 Kansas          L, 68-80
Mar. 1, 2010    Oklahoma           W, 87-76
Feb. 28, 2011   Kansas State       L, 70-75

Baylor Game Notes
 Texas fell to 26-5 against Baylor during the Rick Barnes era (12-2 in games at Baylor).
 UT recorded a 20-4 advantage in points off turnovers.
 J’Covan Brown (32 points) topped the 30-point mark for the third time this year and in his career (90 games). He topped the 20-point mark for the 11th time this season and 19th time in his career. Brown reached double figures in scoring for the 19th time this year and 52nd time in his career. He set a career high in field goals made (11-of-22).
 Myck Kabongo (12 points) reached double figures in scoring for the 12th time this year and fifth time in Big 12 play.
 Julien Lewis set a career high in steals (four).

Horns at Home
Texas is in its 35th year of play in the Frank Erwin Center. The Longhorns have registered an all-time record of 419-96 (.814) in the building. Since Rick Barnes arrived in Austin, UT has recorded a 194-25 (.886) mark at the Erwin Center, including a 91-17 (.843) record in Big 12 Conference home games. Texas is 104-10 (.912) at the Erwin Center in the last seven seasons (dating to the start of the 2005-06 season).

Home Success Against the Best
Texas has won nine of its last 12 home games against AP Top 10 opponents during the Rick Barnes era. In Barnes’ 14 years in Austin, the Horns are 13-6 against AP Top 10 foes at the Erwin Center. UT owns a 29-12 (.707) mark against AP Top 25 opponents under Rick Barnes at the Erwin Center.

Beating the Best
UT’s win at No. 2 Kansas last year (Jan. 22) equaled the highest-ranked (AP) opponent the Longhorns have defeated in school history. Six of Texas’ nine all-time wins against AP Top Three teams have come during the Rick Barnes era.

Defense Wins
Solid defense has been a trademark of the Texas program under Rick Barnes. This year, UT has allowed an average of 65.4 ppg on 39.5% FG shooting. Texas also has limited its first 21 opponents to 225 assists against 295 turnovers. Since Barnes arrived in Austin, the Horns have held 225 of their 466 opponents to under 40% FG shooting. Texas sports a 206-19 (.916) mark in the Barnes era when accomplishing the feat (10-0 this year).

What Can Brown Do For You?
Junior guard J’Covan Brown has played in 90 career games (30 starts). A Preseason All-Big 12 Team selection, Brown leads the team in scoring (19.7 ppg), steals (27) and minutes (34.2 mpg) and ranks second in assists (4.0 apg). He has converted 41.5% (140-of-337) of his field goal attempts, including a 52-of-138 (.377) mark from three-point range. Brown has recorded 30-plus points three times this year, topped the 20-point mark 11 times and reached double figures in scoring in 19 of the first 21 games. He registered a game-high 32 points (11-of-22 FG) and five assists at No. 6/7 Baylor (Jan. 28).

Kabongo Takes the Point
Myck Kabongo leads the team in assists (5.5 apg), ranks second in steals (25) and is third in scoring (9.9 ppg) this season. He has recorded at least five assists in 12 of the first 21 games this year. Kabongo has reached double figures in scoring in 12 of the first 21 contests this season. Kabongo registered 12 points (2-of-2 threes), five assists against just one turnover and four rebounds at No. 6/7 Baylor (Jan. 28).

Holmes Continues Productive Play
Jonathan Holmes ranks fifth on the team in scoring (7.9 ppg), second in rebounding (5.2 rpg) and third in blocked shots (14) while converting 52.4% (54-of-103) from the floor and 75.8% (50-of-66) from the free throw line. He has reached double figures in scoring in eight of the first 21 games.

Lewis Finding His Role
Julien Lewis ranks third on the team in steals (24) and fourth in scoring (8.0 ppg) this year. He has reached double figures in points in eight of his first 20 games. He registered six points, six rebounds (three offensive), two assists and a career-high four steals in 35 minutes at No. 6/7 Baylor (Jan. 28).

WACO, Texas -- Perry Jones III scored 22 points and grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds, Pierre Jackson hit the go-ahead 3-pointer and Baylor (No. 7 ESPN/USA Today, No. 6 AP) withstood a second-half rally to beat Texas 76-71 Saturday. Baylor (19-2, 6-2 Big 12) led by 12 points early in the second half before guard J'Covan Brown led a charge that helped the Longhorns tie the game.

Jackson's 3-pointer gave the Bears a 69-66 lead with 2:36 left, and they hit seven free throws down the stretch to seal the victory. Brown scored 20 of his 32 points in the second half for Texas (13-8, 3-5), but he missed a 3-point attempt with 10 seconds left that would have tied the game. Copyright by STATS LLC and The Associated Press

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MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Rodney McGruder scored a career high 33 points, including a transition dunk in the closing seconds, and No. 25 Kansas State beat Texas 84-80 on Wednesday night despite lousy foul shooting down the stretch.

McGruder also added eight rebounds for the Wildcats (13-4, 2-3 Big 12) while playing superb defense on the Longhorns' J'Covan Brown, who came into the game leading the Big 12 in scoring.

Brown finished with 22 points for Texas (12-6, 2-3), but the junior guard was just 8 of 28 from the field and 4 of 14 from beyond the arc.

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By R.B. FALLSTROM

AP Sports Writer

BOXSCORE

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Phil Pressey had 18 points, including seven straight to get No. 9 Missouri out of trouble in the second half of an 84-73 victory over Texas on Saturday.

Ricardo Ratliffe made his first eight shots and had 21 points and Marcus Denmon had 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Tigers (16-1, 3-1 Big 12). Ratliffe, who takes all his shots close to the basket, entered the game leading the nation in shooting at 76.8 percent.

J'Covan Brown had 34 points, including the 1,000th of his career, for Texas (12-5, 2-2). Myck Kabongo had 12 points and 10 assists and Jonathan Holmes had 10 points and seven rebounds for the Longhorns.

Pressey had 10 assists, reaching double figures for the fourth time this season and the first in conference play. Missouri is 10-0 at home, all the victories by double digits.