Section B · Page 4 The University Daily Kansan Friday, March 5, 1999 944 Mass. 832-8228 Red Lyon Tavern Juccers Showgirls Wednesdays are free with student ID The Playthings Despite the Jayhawks' sub-par season and the abundance of quality teams challenging for the tournament crown, Robertson still believes the Jayhawks are the team to beat. Free Admission on your birthday Open everyday at 6:30 to 2 a.m. 841-4122 913 N. Second Next to Tanger Outlet Mall "I think we're the best," Robertson said. "It's not like we haven't beaten the top five teams in the conference. But Coach has said all year that there is a difference between saying and doing. We haven't proven that yet, but that's why I'm so excited for this weekend because I want to get out there and lav it all on the line." "This team hasn't been agreeable to all these long term goals. It's got to be more of an instant gratification thing." Williams said. "We have tried to focus more on improving every day. I told them Monday the same old saying I've told them at least twice this year. 'You should never stumble over what's behind you.'" Even if the unranked Jayhawks don't win the tournament, they can improve their standing with NCAA Tournament selection committee by winning a few games this weekend. "I'm sure it means more," Williams said. "We can gain more from it as far as improving our seed for the NCAA Tournament." "The regular season is behind us. The mistakes are behind us. We want to learn from those and try to get better." Williams said. "The last couple of years, we've been very, very good." Williams said. "For somebody to have beaten Kansas the last couple of years, they were going to have to play really well and we were going to have to play poorly. It's not that way this year for sure. Big 12 crown up for grabs "I think Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Nebraska, those teams that have done it during the regular season and have been in the top half of the league, are still the favorites." Williams said. "But in a four-day tournament, more often than not a team will come from nowhere and win it." Continued from page 1B However, Williams was quick to point out that the Jayhawks will take it one game at a time. Picture this You're in college. You're female. You have a job interview and nothing to wear. Saffees —Edited by Kelli Raybern 922 Massachusetts St. 843-6375 We're here to help... At Arizona Trading Co. we buy, sell,and trade quality men's and women's clothing every day. We give you 40% of our selling price in cash or 60% in store credit. Our inventory is constantly changing so stop by one of our three stores and see what we have for you. 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The Wildcats, who have won five of the last seven national championships, swept two games against the Jayhawks, 8-0, 8-3, in the same tournament last year. This year's team doesn't pack the same offensive punch as a year ago, but Jayhawks head coach Tracy Bunge said it was still one of the nation's best teams. "Arizona is kind of in a dynasty mode as far as softball goes." Bunge said. "They still have a very,very solid team." Sophomore Jessi Kowal and junior Sarah Workman will lead the Jayhawks' pitching attack. Kowal (4-0) has given up just three earned runs in 28.1 innings this season, but she has pitched just seven innings since Feb. 14. She doesn't think the layoff will be a problem this weekend. "I don't think it will affect me," she said. "I've been pitching everyday." Kowal has been sharing innings with Workman this season. She said her mental toughness should pay off in the tournament. "I'm confident, and I think I have good pitch selection," Kowal said. "I'm never emotional, so teams don't know when they've gotten to me." Kansas has struggled offensively, batting just .240 in its first 11 games. Bunge said she had seen some signs of improvement. "We've had two good weeks of practice, and we've been working a lot on hitting," she said. "I've seen some things I like." Kansas will have to do without the services of third baseman Megan Urquhart. Urquhart will miss the tournament because of a shoulder injury. "I'm going, but I won't be able to play," Urquhart said. "I'll be a cheerleader this weekend." Sophomore Heather Chambers will take over at third while Urquhart is out. "Heather will come in and do a good job for us defensively," Bunge said, "But we will miss Megan's power on offense." Kansas is still on pace to achieve its goal of finishing third or better in all tournaments this season. The Jayhawks have finished first and third in their first two tournaments and hope to continue the streak this weekend. 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