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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
BY BEN WARD
bward@kansan.com
SOFTBALL
Kansas has one victory, one loss against Texas Tech
This weekend's two game series against Texas Tech seemed to epitomize the ups and downs of Kansas' softball season so far.
The layhawks were dominant Saturday afternoon, looking like the team that had beaten four of the top 25 teams in the country, as they run-ruled the Red Raiders 10-0. But as good as they were the previous day, Kansas struggled on Sunday, dropping the second game 4-2.
"We fought hard to the end, but it's still frustrating," said senior outfielder Dougie McCauley, who tallied four hits over the weekend. "We just made some mistakes and they took advantage of them."
Mistakes and all, the two games truly looked like polar opposites.
Saturday's contest was entirely one-sided, as the Jayhawks raked up 11 hits and the 10 runs, led by three RBI apiece from McCaulley
Junior pitcher Sarah Vertelka turned in a strong outing from the circle, allowing only two hits while shutting out the Red Raiders over six innings.
"You talk about the three things you need to win: good pitching, defense and timely hitting," said coach Tracy Bunge. "We got all three on Saturday — Sarah was super out there, we made all the plays behind her, and we got a bunch of key hits with runners on base."
and sophomore shortstop Kolby Fesmire. Kansas also blasted three home runs during the game, one by sophomore outfielder Allie Clark and two by sophomore outfielder Liz Kocon.
After getting ahead early with a 2-1 lead on Sunday, the Jayhawks appeared ready to continue their torrid pace at the plate and add to their lead. Despite a number of chances however, Kansas stranded eight runners on base, after leaving only three on base during Saturday's
Game 1
Kansas 10, Texas Tech, 0
WP — Vertelka (5-4)
LP — Watkins (3-10)
SV — none
HR — Kocon (3,4), Clark (5)
GAME STATS
game. Vertelka wasn't as sharp on Sunday either, allowing three runs on four hits. The biggest issue for Bunge, however, was poor fielding.
"We really shot ourselves in the foot on defense," she said of the team's three errors. "I think we got good enough pitching to win, but when you give away extra bases and opportunities — you aren't going to win many games. Give credit to Texas Tech though, they played a better game than we did."
With the loss in game two, Kansas fell to 2-4 in the Big 12, and 12-21 overall. The jayhawks will need to shake off the defeat in a hurry
because they play host to Nebraska for a doubleheader on Wednesday. Bunge said she believed her team would do just that.
Game 2
Texas Tech 4, Kansas 2
WP — Jacobs (8-15)
LP — Vertelka (5-5)
SV — none
HR — none
"We don't have time to get down," she said. "This is a group that has been resilient and really bounced back well from adversity."
McCaulley echoed her coach's sentiments.
"Everybody's holding their head high," she said. "We just need to keep taking it one game at a time and make adjustments. We're confident we can get it done."
— Edited by Jesse Trimble
TRACK & FIELD
Kansas, Nebraska pair up for first place
BY JASON BAKER
jbaker@kansan.com
Senior sprinter Nickesha Anderson had been in training mode for months, waiting to compete in her last season of outdoor track. After this weekend's meet in Arizona, one could say all that training paid off.
The Kansas track and field team headed west to Tucson, Ariz., for the Arizona Invitational, better known as the Jim Click Shootout.
It was the team's first official meet of the outdoor season and it started off with nicer weather than last weekend.
The layhawks managed to get several top finishes throughout the day. Anderson collecting victories in three out of the four events she competed in.
"It was a lot better than Kansas and the weather we train in," said senior spinner Victoria Howard.
"I think it went well for my first meet. I wasn't planning on doing anything drastic," Anderson said.
Individually, Anderson got victories in the 100-meter (11.53 seconds) and 200-meter dashes (23.56 seconds), not only taking first place but also regionally qualifying for the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
Anderson said it had been quite some time since she has had to compete in multiple events in one day, but coming into the meet mentally prepared to compete in multiple events helped.
Anderson also participated in the 4x100 relay with senior Victoria Howard, sophomore Kendra
Bradley and junior Aubree Dorsey taking first with a time of 45.89 seconds.
"She ran an amazing back stretch," Howard said of Anderson's performance.
Howard placed third in both the 100- (11.96 seconds) and 200-meter (24.53 seconds) dash events.
Howard said that the 4x100 relay wasn't what they had expected, but with the new members of the relay team they hoped to get faster as the season progresses.
Anderson also participated on the 4x400 relay team placing second with a time of 3:48.45.
"It's early and only the first meet, but you only get better week after week," Howard said.
— Edited by Sam Speer
After totaling the victories and top eight performances, Kansas and Nebraska took first place with a total of 496.50 points.
The Jim Click Shootout was different than other track meets Kansas has participated in this year. Teams were paired up according to their conference and combined total points to determine which conference won.
Kansas and the University of Nebraska represented the Big 12 Conference, University of Washington and University of Arizona represented the Pac-10 and Penn State and University of Wisconsin represented the Big 10 Conference.
The Jayhawks will compete at the John Jacobs Invitational Saturday in Norman, Okla.
Women
ARIZONA INVITATIONAL
100-meter dash
200-meter dash
1.Nickesha Andersón 11.53
3.Victoria Howard 11.96
12.Ashley French 13.04
1. Nickesha Anderson 23.56
3. Victoria Howard 24.53
11. Kendra Bradley 26.12
12. Ashley French 26.51
800-meter run
6. Charity Stowers 2:13.76
7. Lauren Bonds 2:17.50
8. Kellie Schneider 2:23.88
9. Kellie Knoll 2:28.14
1.500 meters
4. Lauren Bonds 4:28.27
3,000 meters
3.Amanda Miller 10:02.20
6.Kara Windisch 10:11.13
7.Hayley Harbert 10:45.31
4x100 relav
4x100 relay
1.Kansas 45.86
4x400 relay
4x400 relay
2. Kansas 3:48.35
3. Emily Reimer 15.23 meters
Shot put
5. Stephanie Horton 14.49 meters
Men
100-meter dash
100-meter dash
9. Alex Carey 10.97
12. Dustin Turner 11.39
110-meter hurdles
5.Keyen Porter 14.52
13.Lawson Mongomery 15.41
1,500 meters
1,500 meters
5. Bret Imgrnd 3:54.15
6. Donny Wasinger 3:57.19
3,000 steeplechase
3. Patrick McGowan 9:41.33
Triple jump
4x400 relay
3. Kansas 3:13.73
Triple jump
1. Corey Fuller 15.34 meters
2. Darryl Trotter 14.53 meters
Discus
2. Brian Bishop 52.11 meters
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PGA
Tiger Woods, guests play at Augusta National
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Augusta National looked like most other private clubs on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
But most clubs don't get this kind of star power.
Tiger Woods, sporting a goatee, was on the course for the first time since his runner-up finish last year at the Masters, playing nine holes and hitting 3-wood on the 10th hole before walking over to a sandwich stand that catered to players and guests.
Guests?
That's right. On the day before practice rounds begin for the season's first major, guests are allowed to play on the hallowed and supremely manicured grounds of Augusta National.
Strangely enough, members are not allowed to bring a guest on this day. Only former Masters champions have that privilege.
That explains why Mark O'Meara was playing with his caddie, why Mike Weir teed off with his brother, and why Bernhard Langer had the ultimate family outing — he played with his daughter, while son Stefan caddied for him.
Woods played No.10, then hopped over to the 18th and called it a day.
Associated Press