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The University Daily Kansan
Friday, April 7, 2000
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Jayhawks aim to boost offense
By Rebecca Barlow sports@Kansan.com Kansan sportwriter
The Kansas softball team wants to accomplish two things this weekend — have an offensive turnaround and come out with four wins in the Big 12.
The Jayhawks, 21-19 overall, 1-4 in the Big 12, will get a chance to do both against No. 20 Oklahoma State and Texas Tech this weekend. This will be the first time this season that Kansas has faced either team.
The lack of offense has been a major problem as the Jayhawks have been shut out 11 times, including a 3-0 loss to Missouri Wednesday.
"I think offense had everything to do with it (the loss against Missouri)," said third baseman Megan Urquhart. "If we score in the first or second inning, our confidence is up and the pressure is off. I think getting up early is pretty much what we need to do."
The Jayhawks know they have the talent, but it hasn't clicked this season.
Sarah Clopton, Orlando, Fla., senior, pitches during a recent Kansas game. A hitting drought, not a pitching problem, has plagued Kansas this season.
KANSAN File photo
"We are just really frustrated
right now," shortstop Christy McPhail said. "We know we have good hitters and know what we are capable of."
First, Kansas has to get it going against an Oklahoma State team. 27-13 overall. 4-3 in
the Big 12, that has some offensive firepower. The Cowgirls have four players who are batting more than .300. Freshman first baseman Kirsty Jennings leads the Cowgirls with 34 RBI and is batting .533.
Kansas and Texas Tech, 12-27 overall, 1-3 in the Big 12, split a doubleheader in Lubbock, Texas, last season.
The doubleheader between Kansas and Oklahoma State was rained out last season. They met in the Big 12 Tournament in Stillwater, Okla., where the Jayhawks beat the Cowgirls 4-3.
The Jayhawks will have the advantage of playing on their home field against both teams. Kansas has been successful at home with a 4-1 record.
"Its going to be fun since its going to be at home," McPhail said.
The first game of the double-header against Oklahoma State is at 1:30 p.m. today, and the second is at 3:30 p.m. The Jayhawks will play against Texas Tech at 1 p.m tomorrow and Sunday. Both series will be held at Jayhawk Field.
Women's team hopes to rope Cowgirls
By Zac Hunter
sports@kansan.com
Kansan sportswriter
Kansas and Oklahoma State traded places in the most recent women's tennis poll — the Jayhawks fell three places from No. 56 to No. 59, and the Cowgirls leapfrogged Kansas to land in the No. 56 spot.
KANSAS TENNIS
But tomorrow could change things again at the Jayhawks' last home meet of the season. The two teams will get together at 1 p.m. at the Robinson Courts for what Kansas coach Jenny Garrity said would be another tough Big 12 battle.
in the Big 12 Tournament.
Garrity said that the key to winning tomorrow would be all mental for the 'Hawks.
Oklahoma State is one of the only Big 12 teams that has managed to have much success against the 'Hawks, holding a two-meet edge in the all-time series at 14.12. Last year, Kansas won the regular season matchup, but Oklahoma State won
"We'll have to go at it with a positive mindset," she said.
That may be easier than done after the team's latest meet on Wednesday against Kansas State. Sophomore Cheryl Malaiah said that the 'Hawks knew going into the meet that Kansas State was not the pushover it had been in the past and that it would take a strong showing to win.
But that didn't happen as the Jayhawks lost a close 5-4 to the Wildcats, and Kansas' record dropped to 11-7 overall and 4-2 in the Big 12.
was pleased with the effort because Kansas batted back when it was down.
However, Garrity said that she
Adding a little flavor to the meet tomorrow is the fact that it is senior day — the last home meet for seniors Julia Sidorova and Brooke Chiller.
Garrity said that both seniors had played well throughout their careers, but she was most impressed with their work ethics.
Chiller has played all season at the No. 1 position and compiled a 14-14 record. Sidorova, playing mostly at the No. 5 position, has amassed a 15-5 record this season.
The two had grown accustomed to playing doubles together but have not been paired together for the latter part of the season.
Garrity said that both players had left their marks on the program and would go out on a positive note.
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