2B • THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS IN BRIEF
MONDAY,MARCH4,2002
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (March 4). Be careful about mixing business with pleasure this year. You could miss a chance for a nice promotion if you goof around too much. You'll make a better impression, and possibly more money, if you play by the rules. Don't worry, there'll be lots of time for love.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 6.
What will you do with all the money you've saved? Take a trip? Go to school? To motivate yourself to stick to the budget you've set, promise yourself a juicy reward.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 7.
Get together with your partner and go over the figures again. You should be able to get most of what you want. If you decide to do without something you had your heart set on, don't fret. This is not forever.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 6.
Reality is messing with your fantasies. There's plenty of money to be made, but you'd rather be playing outside. Can you get someone to cover for you so that you can take a long lunch?
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is an 8. This starts out as a play day, but it won't be long before you have to get serious again. You've got the work, and you sure can use the money, so hustle!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is a 7.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is a 7-
Is there any way you can relax and
let others fuss over you? That may
interfere with your work schedule,
but it sure would be nice. Some of
them might like to do it, too — for a
price.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22). Today is a 7.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 7. A little more planning is required before you start moving things around. Not that everything will go according to plan, of course. Better devise a Plan B while you're at it.
There's money to be made if you can concentrate. It won't be all that hard once you get into it, but you'll have to minimize distractions. Promise them your full attention later.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov.21). Today is a 7. You don't have to know how to fix a mechanical breakdown; you just need to know how to find someone who can. The smoother this operation goes, the better you look.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 6.
You're still not quite your bubbly, vivacious old self. You're more into thinking deep thoughts than kidding around with your friends.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is an 8. Shortages of this or that just make the game more interesting. You know you'll be fine, though you may have to figure out how.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is a 6. The lecture you've had to endure will be over soon. Accept more responsibility if it's offered. Then, relax. Tonight or tomorrow, get together with friends, and finally speak freely.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is an 8.
Get ready to answer tough questions.
It's OK if you don't get everything right.
You'll get extra points for your obvious intention to succeed.
Tennis team defeats Utah, but loses to Brigham Young
By Jonah Ballow Kansan sportswriter
The first road win of the season came down to one match for Kansas junior Kim Lorenz. With the team score tied, Lorenz defeated Allison Hansen and Utah for a 4-3 victory for the Jayhawks.
"I feel real good about the win." Lorenz said. "I didn't feel good about the way that I played this weekend, but being able to come through for my team and to get this win is always a good feeling."
The tandem of Courtney and Kristen Steinbock struggled against Brooke Beverley and Dominique Reynolds as they lost 8-4 at the No.1 doubles position. The Cougars beat all three Jayhawk doubles teams.
The 4-3 Jayhawks lost the first of their two matches Friday against Brigham Young in Provo, Utah.
Senior Cheryl Malliah bounced back from losing her first set to win the match against Lindsay Ferrell 4-6, 6-3, 6-1. No. 6 Lorenz also won a three-set battle against Nicole Schneider 2-6, 7-6(4), 6-2.
"Going to the state of Utah is always tough because of the altitude and the fan base that both teams have," coach Kilmeny Waterman said.
The jahawks were not able to win any other singles matches and fell to the Cougars 5-2.
After losing their first contest, the Jayhawks traveled to Salt Lake City to take on Utah. The Steinbock twins picked up their first win of the season as they defeated Irini Kotoglou and Linn Ronnberg 8-4. Lorenz replaced freshman Paige Brown, who was forced to sit out the two matches because of illness. Haylock and Lorenz teamed up for the first time this season and convincingly beat Ellen Sensson and Kasteler 8-1.
The Jayhawks would pick up the doubles point and win three out of the six singles matches. Mallaiah led the way by defeating Sheri Esrock 6-2, 6-1, improving her singles record to 4-3.
Kansas returns home to take on three Big 12 teams in three days. Texas Tech, Oklahoma State and Oklahoma will try to end the Jayhawks' undefeated record at home when the teams meet Friday through Saturday at the Alvamar Racquet Club, 4120 Clinton Parkway.
Contact Ballow at jballow@kansan.com. This story was edited by Eve Lamborn.
Weekend Results
March 1,2002
Kansas 2 BYU 5
1. Beverkay/Reynolds(BYU) def. C. Steinbock/K.
Stniphook (Kannas), 8-4
2. Ferrell/Oswald (BYU) def. Haylock/Lorenz
(Kansas), R-2
Khoudeloivaro/Scheider (BVU) def.
Malthaia/Bejar (Kansas), K-8
1. Cheryl Mallaiah (Kansas) def. Lindsay Ferrell (RYIJ) (8,4-6,3-8,1-1)
Sinales
2. Brooke Beverley (BYU) def. Emily Haylock (Kansas), 4-6, 6-4 (18-16)
3. Lu Owald (BYU) def. Courtney Steinbock
(Kansas 8-1, 2-6, 6-2)
4. Liza Khoubioariva (BYU) def. Aurelie Bejar (Kansas). 6-2, 6-2
5. Dominique Reynolds (BYU) def. Christi
  *Manageres* (Koerner), 6:23
6. Kim Lorenz (Kansas) def. Nicole Schneider (BYU), 2-6, 7-6(4), 6-2
March 2, 2002
Kansas 4 Utah 3 Doubles
1. C. Steinbock/K. Steinbock (Kansas) def.
Kotoglou/Ronnber (Utah), 8-2
Kotogiou/Ronnbern (Utah), 8-2
Houloge/Lorenz (Kansas) def
2. Haylock/Lorenz (Kansas) def.
2. Hayloy/Lorenzi (Kansas) da:
Vonsveng/Kasteler (Utah). 8-1
3. Esrock/Hansen (Utah) def. Mallaiah/Bejar (Kansas), 8-4
1. Cheryl Malliaiah (Kansas) def, Sheri Esrock (Utah). 6-2, 1-1
Singles
2. Linn Ronnberg (Utah) def. Emily Haylock
(Kansas). 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-5
1. Irinis Kotoglou (Utah) def. Courtney Steinbock
    6-4, 7-5
4. Aurelia Bejar (Kansas) def. Ellen Svensson (Iltah). 6-3, 6-3
5. Cassie Kasteler (Utah) def. Christi WAgenaar (Kaasos), 6-2, 6-1
6. Kim Lorenz (Kansas) def. Allison Hansen, 7-6
(3), 6-4
Women's golf team faces elite competition, fights for higher ranking
The Kansas women's golf team begins this week on a mission to improve on its 12th-place finish in last week's Carolinas Collegiate Classic.
Kansas will compete today and tomorrow in the Verizon Mo Morial tournament at Briarcrest Country Club in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M is the host school.
Three of the 18 teams competing in the tournament are ranked in the top-25, 11 are ranked in the top-50 and the rest are ranked in the top-100 including No.100 Kansas.
"We are ready to get back in action," coach Nicole Hollingsworth said. "The competition will be tough, and hopefully we can play well each round."
The Jayhawks finished 10th in the Verizon Mo Morial last spring. Tiffany Kruggel was Kansas' highest individual finisher in a tie for 27th place
It was the third straight tournament last spring that Kansas finished in the top 10.
Ryan Greene
ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll
The USA TODAY/ESPN Coaches Top 25 college basketball coaches' poll, with number of first-place votes and record in parentheses, total points and previous ranking.
rank team rec pts pvs
1.Kansas (25) 25-2 768 1
2.Maryland (6) 23-3 746 2
3.Duke 25-2 716 3
4.Cincinnati 26-2 678 4
5.Oklahoma 22-4 653 5
6.Alabama 23-5 601 6
7.Gonzaga 26-3 562 7
8.Pittsburgh 23-4 535 10
9.Marquette 23-4 531 9
10.Florida 20-6 502 8
11.Kentucky 19-7 433 12
12.Oklaun State 22-6 405 14
13.Oregon 20-7 357 17
14.Airzona 18-8 332 16
15.Georgia 20-7 287 20
16.Illinois 21-7 262 19
17.Ohio State 19-6 248 18
18.Miami 21-6 217 13
19.Stanford 17-8 207 11
20.USC 19-7 157 22
21.Indiana 18-9 145 23
22.Wake Forest 18-10 106 21
23.Western Ky 25-3 105 NR
24.Xavier 20-5 74 24
25.California 20-6 63 NR
OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES
Hawaii 59, Connecticut 45, N.C. State 43, UCLA 40, Butter 30, Texas 27, Teach 12, KentState 11, Memphis 10, Utah 8, Mississippi 7, Tulsa 6, Mississippi 5, St. Valparaiso 2, Utah State 1, Notre Dame 1, Southern Illinois 1, Bowling Green 1, Hampton 1
DROPPED FROM RANKINGS
Virginia 15, Syracuse 25.
BASKETBALL Mississippi trumps Alabama endangers top tourney seed
The Associated Press
OXFORD, Miss. — David Sanders scored a career-high 23 points as Mississippi defeated No. 6 Alabama 84-56 yesterday, the second time in 15 days the Rebels have knocked off the sixth-ranked team at home.
Ole Miss (20-9, 9-7 Southeastern Conference) finished the season 13-1 at Tad Smith Coliseum, including 8-0 in the SEC.
The Crimson Tide (24-6, 12-4) matched its second-lowest point total of the season, turned the ball over 26 times and damaged its chances of earning a top seed in the NCAA tournament.
When the Rebels beat then-No. 6 Florida 68-51 on Feb. 16, they were coming off a bad road defeat to Auburn.
The scenario was the same for the Rebels yesterday. Having dropped a threepoint game at LSU on Wednesday, Ole Miss needed a victory to fortify its NCAA tournament credentials and help people forget about that 1-7 SEC road record.
Steve Logan scored 30 points and sent the game to overtime with a floating jumper yesterday and the fourth-ranked University of Cincinnati rallied for an 80-75 victory over Memphis, extending its dominance of Conference USA.
The Bearcats (27-3, 14-2) have won or shared each of the league's seven regular season titles, earning the top seed for every conference tournament.
Even hard-edged coach Bob Huggins got weepy on an afternoon when the team honored its four seniors and then won a seventh title.
"I've never seen him teary-eyed," said Donald Little, who had 15 points and 12 rebounds. "When you see Huggins emotional, you've got to be emotional. You don't see that from him."
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