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University Daily Kansan
Page 0403 from reel: NP 9602 (2002-01-17 to 2002-07-17)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/119801

Title: Ballard Helps Team Escape Nebraska
Summary: Senior Brett Ballard's crucial performance helps Kansas men's basketball team escape with an 88-87 victory over Nebraska, playing a season-high 15 minutes including key moments at the end of the game.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; college sports; KU athletics; Big 12 Conference
Named Entities: Ballard, Brett [basketball player]; Hinrich, Kirk [basketball player]; Williams, Roy [basketball coach]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Perimeter Defense Key to Success
Summary: Analysis of Kansas men's basketball team's perimeter defense strategy against Nebraska, focusing on how the Jayhawks contained the Cornhuskers' three-point shooting attack.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball defense; college sports; KU athletics
Named Entities: Williams, Roy [basketball coach]; Hinrich, Kirk [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Women Have Final Chance at Victory
Summary: Kansas women's basketball team faces Texas in what could be their final chance to end a 15-game losing streak and secure a victory in the Big 12 Conference.
Category: sports
Subjects: women's basketball; college sports; KU athletics; Big 12 Conference
Named Entities: Scott, Selena [basketball player]; Hannon, [women's basketball coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Tough Player Leads Jayhawks
Summary: Lance Hayes demonstrates toughness by playing through injury, helping Kansas baseball team secure a victory against Milwaukee-Wisconsin and improve to 8-0 on the season.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; college sports; KU athletics
Named Entities: Hayes, Lance [baseball player]; Randall, Bobby [baseball coach]; Shepard, Brandon [baseball player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Don't Forget to Watch Shoes as 'Hawks Play Into March
Summary: Commentary on the importance of athletic footwear in college basketball, discussing how shoe brands influence player performance and marketability during March Madness.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: college basketball; athletic footwear; KU athletics; March Madness
Named Entities: Jordan, Michael [basketball player]; Miller, Larry [business executive]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Jessica Scott
Summary: Column by Jessica Scott discussing various aspects of college basketball, including team performance, tournament prospects, and the cultural significance of athletic footwear.
Category: sports
Subjects: sports commentary; college basketball; KU athletics
Confidence: 0.75

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