THURSDAY, JAN. 17, 2002
SPORTS
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN = 9A
Women struggle but win one during winter break
By Jessica Scott Kansan staff writer
As many students relaxed at home over the holidays, the Kansas women's basketball team struggled through a tough winter schedule, winning just one of seven games between the end of last semester and last night's loss to Colorado.
The Jayhawks, now 5-13, have faced three ranked opponents in their last five games and the talented Big 12 Conference teams force Kansas to see eight more ranked teams in the upcoming months. Kansas senior center Niklk White, who is averaging 6.1 points and 4.2 rebounds per game, knows the caliber of teams in the conference.
"The Big 12 has become extremely competitive," said White. "You have to be prepared for every game and every game is a challenge." At St. Louis 73, Kansas 61
The Jayhawks' first game of the break was also Kansas coach Marian Washington's 850th career game. Using their sixth different starting lineup of the season, Kansas connected on only 36 percent of its field goals in the first half while St. Louis shot 47 percent from the field. The 13-point halftime deficit was too much for the Jayhawks to overcome as Kansas fell to 4-7 on the season. Freshman forward/guard Blair Waltz scored a career-high 15 points in the contest and White added 13 points and nine rebounds.
Georgetown 70, Kansas 57, at Philadelphia
In the first round of the St. Joseph's Classic in Philadelphia, Kansas trailed by only one at half-time, 30-31, but failed to contain the Hoyas in the second half. The Jayhawks shot a season low 32 percent from the floor. Senior center Kristin Geoffroy led the Jayhawks with 11 points and senior guard K.C. Hilgenkamp added 10. Kansas played without White, who was sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Kansas 88, Morgan State 53, at Philade-
lohia
In the consolation game of the St. Joseph's Classic, the Jayhawks concluded their nonconference schedule. The Jayhawks were strong offensively, scoring 50 points in the first half on nearly 60 percent shooting. Kansas hit a season-high six three-pointers, including three by Hilgenkamp, who totaled 17 points. Senior guard Selena Scott added 16 and Waltz scored 11. All 12 Jayhawks both played and scored. At Texas Tech 76, Kansas 54
Kansas fell to 3-3 in Big 12 season openers as the Red Raiders dominated on the boards, 46-24, in Lubbock, Texas. Four Jayhawks reached double figures in points, led by Hilgenkamp with 12. Waltz and Scott added 11 each while Geoffroy tallied 10. Texas A&M 58, at Kansas 51
The Aggies kept Kansas winless in the conference, and dropped the jayhaws to 3-3 in
Big 12 home openers. A mixture of bad shooting and poor ball handling hurt the Jayhawks, who made a season-low 20 field goals and committed a season-high 27 turnovers.
"I'm staying positive. I think our future is bright," Washington said after the game. "We knew we were going to struggle this year, but we need to just keep working hard." At No. 12 Baylor 68, Kansas 49
Once again, the Jayhawks struggled to find offensive production, scoring a season-low 17 points in the first half and shooting 35 percent for the game. Kansas trailed by as many as 20 points in the first half and went to the locker room down 33-17. Hilgenkamp led Kansas with 20 points, two rebounds and two assists. Baylor star Danielle Crockrom dominated the game with 24 points and 13 rebounds. Missouri 66, at Kansas 48
In the first of two Border War meetings this season, the Missouri Tigers took control with a 16-0 run in the second half and never looked back. The Jayhawks trailed 24-22 at halftime after a solid defensive effort in the first half but Missouri's duo of Kerensa Barr and Natalie Bright were too much for Kansas after the break. The two combined for 47 points and led the Tigers.
Contact Scott at sports@kansan.com. This story was edited by Leita Walker.
Women suffer another loss
By Ryan Wood Kansan sportswriter
Following the Kansas women's basketball team's 70-35 defeat to Colorado last night, coach Marian Washington had obvious disappointment in her eyes.
"This is a situation that is extremely frustrating for everybody," she said. "The fact is, we don't have a lot of talent, especially in terms of depth. Most of the talent we have that gives us any depth is young."
the Big 12 championship.
"It's been a struggle," Washington said. "I try to find some positives for them. I think it takes a lot of courage when you're going through something like this to
The Jayhawks' fifth straight loss dropped them to 5-13 overall and 0-5 in the Big 12 Conference and kept them at the bottom of the Big 12 standings.
come back and do what they can to keep the program going."
For a program that had won 63 percent of all its games before this season, a team struggling like this year's squad is an unfortunate learning experience for everybody involved.
"We need to keep encouraging each other," senior center Nikki White said. "We need to remember that we're playing for and representing the University of Kansas."
Despite the frustration of a losing season, the Jayhawks remain optimistic for the future, which consists of experienced young players and a highly touted recruiting class.
"The thing we have to do is focus on recruiting," Washington said. "That kind of future keeps me going. It's been a long time since I've had a team that wasn't quite as athletic, and we'll be
bringing in more athletes. I'm trying to give the young players as many opportunities as we can to get them experience."
The Jayhawks will look to find a positive Saturday when they hit the road for a conference game against Nebraska. The Cornhuskers (10-7 overall, 1-4 in conference play) are currently in second to last in the Big 12 standings.
Washington said she thought that the possibility of a turnaround in the future kept her and the team motivated.
"They say that there's a light at the end of the tunnel," she said. "There's always something good that you can expect after going through challenges.
"I have to believe that "
Contact Wood at
Contact Wood at rwood@kansan.com. This story was edited by Leita Walker.
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