Wednesday, November 17, 1999
The University Daily Kansan
Section B · Page 3
Full-court helps 'Hawks in win
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Pride, a senior forward, also contributed to the run, adding nine points in the final eight minutes of the half.
Leading 38-24 at halftime, Kansas cruised to a 20-point lead 16 minutes into the second half and took its largest lead of the game at 84-44 with 2:32 remaining.
"We played really well," said junior
forward Jacklyn Johnson, who started the game at the center position. "We had a 100 percent improvement from our last game. We came in with the right attitude, and everyone came in ready to contribute in any way they could."
After the sluggish performance against Club Gija, chemistry was a big concern, but Reves said those concerns were silenced against Club Riga.
"We communicated more and stuck together as a team," Reves said. "We had some lapses, but we are getting there. We just had the first game jitters, but those seem to be gone. We had our chemistry before the game, and we had it the next day in practice, but we didn't have it that night. We have it back now."
Edited by Brad Hallier
Jayhawks press, fast-break to triumph
By Chris Wristen
sports@kanson.com
Kanson sportswriter
The Kansas women's basketball team had hoped to emphasize its new triplepost offense last night. But the Jayhawks ended up dominating Latvia Club Riga with a swarming full-court press and explosive transition play, resulting in a 87-51 victory.
Early on, the Jayhawks slowed the tempo and settled into their new offense. Kansas struggled to a 13-8 lead before Coach Marian Washington made a tactical adjustment.
She called for a full-court press with 11 minutes remaining in the first half. For the next seven minutes, the Jayhawks went on a 19-7 run, fueled by steals from juniors Jennifer Jackson and Brooke Reves, and a 10-point flurry
from senior forward Lynn Pride. From that point the game was blown wide open. Washington was satisfied with the success of the press.
"I felt our full-court press was very efficient, and that's where it all starts." Washington said. "I thought we really created some opportunities for ourselves, and I really thought we did a good job of finishing those fast break opportunities."
Jackson also was pleased with the tempo created by the defense.
"I felt overall our defensive effort was just amazing," Jackson said. "Getting in the passing lane, talking, helping each other out and double-teaming created a lot of problems for them. I was really excited about our tempo. If we can keep that up we're going to be a tough team to beat."
The excitement because of defensive
success has been a welcome improvement to Washington, who was deeply concerned with her team's defensive performance in last week's exhibition win against Club Gia-Marijampole.
"Tonight, to see us not just do a good job in the half-court but also see our extended defense be effective, was really a positive for us." Washington said.
Washington said that she was satisfied with the improvement and that defensive play would make or break the Jayhawks.
"Our defense is absolutely going to be our bread and butter," Washington said. "We have to play great defense to stay in the ballgame. You've got to score points, but defense is going to win you championships."
Edited by Matt James
Kristen Geoffroy, sophomore setter, tries to control the ball as she drives the lane against the Club Riga defense. The Jayhawks won their final exhibition game last night 87-51. Photo by Roger Nomer/KANSAN
Setter rests knee, cheers team from sidelines
By Shawn Hutchinson
By Shawn Hutchinson
sports@kansan.com
Kansas sportwriter
Amy Billings' first season as a member of the Kansas volleyball team has consisted mostly of watching and waiting.
Billings, a freshman setter, broke the patella in her left knee during Kansas' second practice of the season in August. She has been sidelined ever since.
"Originally, I thought that I would be back in a couple of weeks," Billings said. "I never thought I would be out as long as I have been."
Billings suits up for every match, but will only see action if something unexpected happens to Kansas' only other setter, sophomore Molly LaMere. If Billings does see action in any of the Jayhawks' remaining four regular season matches, she will burn a year of eligibility.
"Her injury was a huge disappointment to her and to our team. She did everything she could to get back this year.She battled in the rehab process, and we saw in her, competitiveness, which attracted us to her in the first place."
Two days later, Billings had surgery on the knee and was on the road to recovery. She began practicing with the team last month, but said that her mobility was still not 100
The injury that cut Billings' season short can be described in simple terms. Billings said that she had a stress fracture that she didn't know about, and that led to a bigger problem.
percent.
Ray Bechard Kansas volleyball coach
"Her injury was a huge disappointment to her and to our team," said Kansas coach Ray Bechard. "She did everything she could to get back this year. She battled in the rehab process and we saw in her a competitiveness, which attracted us to her in the first place."
In her absence, the Jayhawks have won a record eight Big 12 Conference matches and have a chance of gaining an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.
The Jayhawks, 17-10 overall and 8-8 in the Big 12, will next be in action against the nationally ranked Texas A&M Aggies on Friday in College Station, Texas. But Billings, just like the previous 27 matches, will cheer on her team from the sidelines.
"I think it would be more frustrating if they were playing badly and I wasn't able to
come in and help them," Billings said
Billings came to Kansas after having led Portage Northern High School in Portage, Mich., to 60-plus wins during her junior and senior seasons. Billings also led the team to the State Championship her senior year, and was also named Most Valuable Player her junior year.
As a senior, Billings earned Detroit Free Press Prep Star honors, and was a three-time All-Conference. All-Region and All-State selection during her high school career.
Kansas, however, will more than likely have to wait until next year to see if that high school success translates to the college level.
"She will bring talent, intensity and a competitiveness to this team next season," Bechard said.
—Edited by Julia Nicholson
Kansas middle blocker Amanda Reves bumps the ball over the net. The Kansas Volleyball team will travel to College Station, Texas, on Friday to play against the Texas A&M Aggies. Photo by Aaron Lindbergh KANSAN
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