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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2005
Threes drown Bears
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BY MIRANDA LENNING
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WACO, Texas — Before the Jayhawks boarded the bus for the airport on Monday, everyone had his own idea about what needed to come from the trip to play the Baylor Bears.
Senior guard Aaron Miles said he thought the team needed to come out and make a statement.
Kansas coach Bill Self said they needed to see the ball go through the hoop.
Well, all missions accomplished.
The Jayhawks put on a shooting clinic last night, setting a school record with 16 three-pointers in the team's 86-66 victory against the Bears. The previous record, 15, dated back to Dec. 10, 1994.
Leading the charge from behind the arc was junior guard Jeff Hawkins.
Maybe it was his new hair cut. Perhaps, it was the soft Bears zone. Or maybe, the guy his teammates call "Hawk" has a new approach to his role with the lahwaks.
Last night, the junior guard went 5-
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for-5 from three-point land, scoring 15 points in just 15 minutes of play. His outside shooting helped Kansas land the record and finish the game shooting 59 percent on three-pointers.
"Everyone had something to do with it, but Hawk had the most to do with it." Self said.
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Hawkins' recent contributions are his first since last season. It's no secret that he has seen his fair share of distractions this year. He was suspended
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from the team from the first day of classes until late September for behavioral issues.
But Self said that Hawkins hung in there even when things weren't going his way.
"But he has kept a great attitude; he's matured." Self said. "It just goes to show you that if you keep a good attitude all the time, when your number is called, you're ready."
It seemed like everyone in a jayhawk uniform was ready though, quite a difference from the recent lackluster performances the Jayhaws have put on.
"He's a great kid, but he kind of got in the doghouse for a couple of months." Self said.
The defeat against the Villanova Wildcats made this an important game in the eyes of the Jayhawks, Self said. He was clearly happy with the way they responded.
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Alex Galindo,
freshman forward,
blocks Baylor fresh-
man guard Aaron
Bruce's shot, Kansas
defeated Baylor 86-
66 last night in
Waco, Texas.
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'Hawks pounce on Buffs errors
BY PAUL BRAND
pbrand@kansan.com
KANSAN SPORTWRITER
Kansas, however, made it worse for Colorado by hitting the Buffaloes with a painful 65-60 road defeat.
Two programs came into last night's women's basketball game with a lot of growing pains.
Numerous missed opportunities by Colorado and enough late conversions on the offensive end for Kansas, 9-8 (2-4 Big 12), produced the Jayhawks' second consecutive victory in the Big 12 and their first road conference triumph of the season.
In the game's final minute, junior forward Crystal Kemp and junior guard Erica Hallman made two free throws each, cementing the outcome.
The Buffalooes, 8-1 (9-5), squander several opportunities to tie the game down the stretch and hit just 7-of-15 free throws for the game.
While leading 61-58, Jayhawk Kaylee Brown, junior guard, was called for an offensive foul on a moving screen, giving the Buffaloes the ball back with only 1:06 remaining in the game. Colorado failed to convert a wide-open three-point attempt by sophomore forward Anna Nedovic as well as the subsequent offensive put-back.
While Colorado failed to close well, Kansas converted when it counted most. Hallman's two free throws with two seconds on the clock produced the
On the ensuing Jawahk possession, Kemp nailed two free throws, giving Kansas a comfortable 63-58 lead with 38 seconds left. Kemp finished by matching her 15 points with 15 rebounds.
The next possession yielded another chance for Colorado to close the gap, but the Kansas inside defense forced Buffalo freshman forward Jackie McFarland into a missed layup.
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'Hawks senior guard Aquanita Burras struggles for the ball against Buffaloa freshman forward Jackie McFarland last night. It was Kansas' first conference road victory. final 65-60 score
final 65-60 score.
"Down the stretch we had some good possessions," coach Bonnie Henrickson said. "I'm really excited about our ability to finish."
Kansas' early offense was led by Hallman, who scored 11 quick points on penetration moves and perimeter shooting. Hallman concluded the game with 18 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
Kemp picked up where she left off against Missouri and opened up the game by dominating the boards. Kemp grabbed nine early rebounds and actually led the entire Colorado roster in rebounding all the way until late in the first half.
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volleyball player may join basketball team
Both teams started well in an upand-down first half that included 13 lead changes and solid play by both.
A team that has been lacking depth all season could get some help soon. Ashley Michaels, senior middle blocker for the KU volleyball team, may join the women's basketball team for the remainder of this season.
Beau White, sports information director, said Michaels was with the team on a trial basis to determine if she wanted to become a member for the rest of the season. The trial period will last until Michaels and KU women's basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson are both happy with the arrangements, White said.
Gina was also at the team's game last night in Boston, Colo. Michaels is 6-foot-2 and would add much-needed height to the Jayhawk team. The tallest player is junior forward Crystal Kemp, who also stands at 6-foot-2.
Michaela attended the Missouri game on Saturday as a special guest of Hodgkinson. She was also at the team's game last night in Boulder, Colo.
Michaelss played basketball in high school at Watheme High School and would help to spell three starters who average more than 33 minutes a game.
Michaels led the volleyball team in blocks this season. The team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive season.
— B.J Reins
Hobbies break routine
Editor's Note: This is the first story in a regular series which will profile students who take part in recreational sports. If you hunt, fish, climb rocks, go canoeing or are an expert spelunker, the Kansan would like to share those stories, and perhaps take part. Please contact Caleb Regan by calling the Kansan sports desk or e-mailing him at cregan@kansan.com.
Student life, for the most part, is a routine. We have certain classes on certain days, try to finish the crossword in a couple hours, try to dodge the folks handing out pamphlets, then go to Louise's on Thursday nights and see how many $1.75 schooners we can hoist before last call. Even meals become routine as we frequent the same restaurants for the same specials, such as Taco-Tuesdays at Set 'Em Up Jacks.
That is why it's important to have hobbies and recreational activities that we enjoy.
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Whether it is fishing, biking, skateboarding or something else you enjoy, hobbies are important for more happiness and a better quality of life.
CALEB REGAN
cregan@kansan.com
Students' quality of life decreases
when they can't participate in these activities, said Jill Urkoski, associate director of fitness and staff development at the Student Recreation Fitness Center.
"Any time you can enjoy doing something such as a hobby, it only helps psychologically and often times increases your health. In any case, it's beneficial to your health by being a mental escape."
Students who飞-fished with a river floating by and hills or mountains surrounding them will tell you catching fish is a bonus. Sure, that is why you are out there, but it's therapeutic just to be in that atmosphere, providing the mental escape that Urkoski explained.
either an intellectual or physical hobby are 2.5 times less likely to get Alzheimers. Obviously, intellectual activities — such as crosswords, reading, etc. — are the most beneficial, but physical activities can stimulate the mind just as much as word games.
According to a recent study done by "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences" appearing in "USA Today," adults ages 20 to 60 who participated
Navigating your way up a rock-climbing wall for example definitely requires mental capacity. The health benefits are evident.
There are other aspects of the benefits of sports recreation. Bel McCoy, Lawrence freshman, said. His main recreational activities include rollerblading, running and yoga.
"Not only does it tone muscle and help clear my mind, anything physical I do makes me more energetic and happy. That improves my relationships with friends and family."
So whether you're a sports fan, I hope the new recreational sports beat will have something for everyone. In the weeks to come I will profile different types of sports recreation, and maybe it will provoke someone to take up a new hobby that will lead to a new enjoyment.
Regan is a Fort Scott junior in journalism.
Track and field preparing for Jayhawk Invitational
BY PATRICK SHEHAN
pshehan@kansan.com
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The KU track and field team is in the midst of a break to recover from the 15th Annual MU-KU-KSU Triangular last Friday. The break will give the team time to prepare for a meet of their own, the Jayhawk Invitational this Friday.
At the Triangular, Kansas placed third as a team, eight points behind Missouri, and 29 points behind winner Kansas State. The team racked up notable individual finishes including an NCAA qualifier.
Junior thrower Sheldon Battle qualified for nationals twice in the shot put, 59'1.5", and the weight throw, 67'7.5". Battle's weight throw was the second longest in University history.
Sprinter Aaron Thompson also comes into the Jayhawk Invitational with momentum. He placed second at the Arkansas Invitational in the 60-meter dash with the time of 6.93 seconds, finishing behind former Kansas stand-out Leo Bookman University graduate. At the Triangular Thompson recorded two first-place finishes in the 60-meter dash, with the time of 6.87 seconds and the 60-meter hurdles with the time of 8.09 seconds.
"This year is different from last year, because Leo's not here," Jeremy Mims, senior runner, said. "But a lot of us are stepping up."
Thompson and other runners are helping to make up for the famous graduate's absence.
The KU men's 4-by-400 meter relay team, led by Mims, won its second event at the Triangular in as many years, finishing with a time of 3 minutes. 17.38 seconds.
"He's really stepping up," Stanley Redwine, track head coach, said of Mims.
Brooklyn Hann continues to perform well in the triple jump after qualifying
Mims also finished first in the 600-meter race with the time of 1 minute 10.89 seconds.
Jacobs won the women's 400-meter dash in front of Garret with the times of 57.58 seconds and 57.85 seconds.
For the women's team, Tiffany Cherry, junior sprinter, won in the 60-meter dash with the time of 7.66 seconds. Cherry holds the KU record for the women's 60-meter dash, from last year's Big 12 Championships. With Octavia Garret, sophomore sprinter, and freshman Cortney Jacobs successively finishing close on her heels, Cherry's times continue to get faster as the year progresses.
As the Jayhawks continue to qualify individually for nationals meet by meet, Redwine said overall improvement would come meet by meet.
Although the Jayhawk Invitational is not a scored meet, it gives individuals the chance to record NCAA provisional qualifying performances. It also gives fans an opportunity to watch a Division I track meet on campus before the Kansas Relays, the team's second hosted meet, in April.
"When runners get faster times, it's only pushing the other runners to match that time." Redwine said after the Triangular.
for nationals at the Arkansas Invitational with the distance of 42' 3.25" tying her school record, which was set two years ago at the Alex Wilson Invitational.
"You always want to put on a good show when you're hosting it," Redwine said. "Hopefully we will have a good turnout and that our runners will perform".
Kansas will compete against other regional schools, including Emporia State, Pittsburg State and University of Missouri-Kansas City. Field events begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, and track events begin at noon.
Edited by Nikola Rowe
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