SPORTS
University Daily Kansan / Friday, January 17, 1992
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'Hawks, Buffs rematch may have better outcome
Bv Lvle Niedens
Kansan sportswriter
Coach Roy Williams would just as soon forget Kansas' last trip to Colorado.
The game at Colorado's Coors Event Center last February resulted in a 79-71 Kansas win and broke a 10-game winning streak by the Jayhawks.
Nothing wrightfor the Jayhawks in that game. Williams said.
"The chair I threw at halftime, it even went off to the right," he said. "That was about the way the whole first half went. I think it was the only last year, over the course of 40 minutes, that we didn't show up to play."
However, No. 6 Kansas, 12-1, will be playing a vastly different Colorado team tomorrow night than the one that handed the Jayhaws one of their eight losses last season.
Gone from last year's Colorado lineup are All-Big Eight center Shaun Vandiver, second team All-Big Eight
guard stevie Wise and forward House Guest. Wise, who averaged 19.8 points a game in 1990-91, scored 32 points in the victory over Kansas.
In their place are junior college transfers Mark Dean and Poncho Hodges and 6-foot-5 freshman guard Donnie Boyce, who leads the Buffaloes with 15.2 points a game.
"James really hurt us in the first half of the game last year," Williams said. "I think Billy Law at point does a really good job for them."
"I think Donnie Boyce gives them a lot of new life and new enthusiasm," Williams said. "Donnie has a scorer's mentality."
Williams also soaid he was impressed with Colorado forward James Hunter and senior point guard Billy Law.
Wednesday night. Colorado held the Rams to 38-percent shooting from the field.
Hunter, Law and the three newcomers have led Colorado to a 9-5 record. The Buffalooes lost their Big Eight Conference opener to Nebraska 84-74 at home sat butounced back with a 76-5 home-court victory against cross-state rival Colorado State
The Jayhawks are coming off a big victory of their own after beating No. 13 Missouri 92-80 in overtime Monday as the Tigers are important in a leavedown at Colorado.
Kansas will counter Colorado's newfound strength with guards Adonis Jordan and Rex Walters. The starting backcourt duck is shooting 46 percent from three-point range and 80.5 percent from three-point range, but they have also combined for 109 assists while committing just 59 turnovers so far this season.
"You better be able to play every night," Williams said of Big Eight conference play. "You're not going to beat anybody if you're not mentally ready to play.
"We're not so high on the hog that we think we're going to go to Colorado and then come back."
In addition, 6-foot-10 center Eric Pauley broke out of a 2-of-19 shooting
Game 14
(6) KANSAS JAYHAWKS
Coach: Roy Williams Record: 12-1, (1-0)
COLORADO
BUFFALOES
Game time: 7:05 p.m. Central Standard Time tomorrow at the Coors Event Center in Boulder, Colo
Coach: Joe Harrington Record: 9-5, (0-1)
Probable Starters
Player/Position Ht. PPG RPG
24-F Alonzo Jamison 6-6 9.8 4.6
34-F Richard Scott 6-7 10.9 3.6
51-C Eric Pauley 6-10 7.5 2.5
23-G Rex Walters 6-4 15.6 3.1
30-G Adonis Jordan 5-11 14.0 3.1
Player/Position Ht. PPG RPG
34-F James Hunter 6-4 11.5 4.1
25-F Randy Robinson 6-7 11.9 4.3
2-C Poncho Hodges 6-9 7.5 5.5
15-G Billy Law 5-10 9.5 4.0
24-G Donnie Boyce 6-5 15.2 4.8
slump with 15 points against Missouri,
and reserve guard Steve Woodberry is coming off a career-high 19 point performance versus the Tigers.
Williams downplayed any effect that the higher altitude in Boulder, Colo. might have on the Jayhawks.
"I believe it's a bunch of garbage
Expectations running high for track, field teams
By Chris Jenson
Kansas sportswriter
Coach says that both the men's and women's teams will use Kansas Invitational to evaluate fitness after winter training
Gary Schwartz is expecting big things from the 1992 Kansas track and field team. But, understanding that this is a young squad, Schwartz, the men's and women's head coach, doesn't necessarily expect to win a Big Eight Conference championship.
Catherine Palacios senior distance runner
"I think this year we're good enough to take some people by surprise, to be better than mediocre. I'm really excited about this season..."
"It's not realistic to ask for the Big Eight Championship," Schwartz said, "but we do want to be a factor. Ultimately we'd like to score in the top two or three."
Both the men and the women will open their indoor seasons tomorrow with the Kansas Invitational at Anschutz Sports Pavilion. The one-day exhibition meet will begin at noon.
Schwartz said the teams would use this meet to evaluate their fitness. During winter break, both the men's and women's teams completed personalized training schedules.
would.
Schwartz also said the meet would help evaluate how the untested freshmen would perform in competition.
Last season both the men and the women finished fifth in the Big Eight Indoor Track Championships.
"We're going to have to have numbers carry us, not individuals." Schwartz said. "The big word in athletics nowadays is consistency. We want to keep our arsenal full."
Schwartz, in his fourth year as head coach of the Kansas track and field program, said both the men's and women's teams have improved more quickly than he had expected they
Catherine Palacios, senior distance
Kansas will participate in the invitational with Nebraska, Wichita State, Emporia State, Park College, Ottawa University, Lincoln University and the Texas women's steam.
Schwartz said that although the team was young and dominated by freshmen and sophomores that he was pleased with its cohesiveness.
Because Kansas is not expected to be a Big Eight leader this year, Schwartz said he has hopes they could surprise a lot of people.
runner and women's team captain, agreed that surprise could help the Jayhawks.
"Naturally I'd be more confident with more juniors and seniors," he said, "but I'm pleased with the team's composition."
"In the past other teams have looked at us and said, 'Maybe they will do something, maybe they won't,'" she said. "I think this year we're good enough to take some people by surprise, to be better than mediocre. I'm really excited about this season, especially for the women, because the cross-country season went so well. Our team unity was real strong, and it got to be contagious. We need to carry that over into track."
Schwartz said that team unity would be a key to a successful season but that building a cohesive team atmosphere was the responsibility of the athletes.
"Team unity and morale is kind of abstract," he said. "You try to build that, but ultimately the kids must decide to do."
Matt Vicory tests his high jump yesterday before this weekend's meet.
that the attitude is going to affect your play," he said. "I think it affects your play if you let it affect your play."
SPORTS BRIEFS
Sands makes senior shrine game
Sands, NCAA record holder for most yards and attempts in a single game, played Saturday in the Hula Bowl in Hawaii. Sands rushed for 18 yards on six carries and caught one pass for three yards.
Kansas running back Tony Sands will play for the West squad in the East-West Shrine game Sunday in Palo Alto, Calif.
Sands holds Kansas records for career rushing yards, career rushing attempts, 100-yard games, rushing touchdowns and total touchdowns.
Kansas' all-conference lineman Christopher Perez also played in the Hula Bowl. Perez is scheduled to appear in the Senior Bowl this weekend in Alabama.
Softball players honored
Cupertino, Calif., sophomore, were named 1991 Academic All-Americans by the National Softball Coaches Association.
Williams recorded a perfect 4.0 gradepoint average for the fall semester. She is a 1991-92 Phillips 66 class:oom champion and has been named to the All-Big Eight Academic honor roll. Williams also has been named Fall 1990, Spring 1991 and Fall 1991 Jayhawk Scholar. Last season, Williams recorded a 70 AER, which ranked fifth in the conference and 27th in the nation. She recorded 156 strikeouts and 17 victories.
Arterburn is a three-year starter for Kansas and has been named a Jayhawk Scholar. She also was named to the Phillips 66 All-Big Eight honor roll. Arterburn is a three-time All-Big Eight selection, and also holds the Kansas softball record for stolen bases at 106.
The Kansas men's and women's swim teams both were included in the latest collegiate swim rankings.
Swim teams reach top 25
Kansas softball players Christy Arterburn, Hialeah, Fla., senior, and Stephani Williams,
The women's team remained ranked 18th after defeating 20th-ranked Minnesota 133-110. The men's team, previously ranked 28th, moved into a tie with South Carolina at number 25. The Jayhawks lost to 13th-ranked Minnesota 79-169 last week.
Helping the women maintain their ranking was Houston freshman Heather Switzer, who was named Big Eight Swimmer of the Month for December. Switzer won the 200-yard and 500-yard freestyle events at the Southern Illinois Dual Invitational. She also finished first and third in those same events against Minnesota.
Stanford topped both the women's and men's polls. The Nebraska men's team was the only other conference team ranked in the top 25. The Huskers were 18th this month.
"I was really surprised when I found out," switter said. "But I also pleased with how I've developed."
Both the men's and women's team will duel Iowa State on January 25.
Men's tennis season to begin
The Jayhawks will play No. 25 South Florida at 5 p.m. today at Alvamar Racquet Club. The Bulls are coached by former Kansas women's coach Eric Haves.
The Kansas men's tennis team will begin its 1992 season this weekend with a pair of matches at home.
At 5 p.m. tomorrow, the Jayhawks will face Indiana. The Hoosiers are expected to compete for the Big 10 championship.
Although these are preseason matches, Kansas men's tennis coach Scott Perkman said he thought the competition would be good for the Jayhawks.
- Our preseason schedule will be a good time-up for the conference season. "Perlman said.
South Florida will be playing without former NCAA finalist Patricio Arnold. Arnold, the Bulls No. 1 player, turned professional after last semester.
Lady Jayhawks return to Allen Field House, hope for big crowd, lots of support against 8-6 Colorado
Injuries could stifle team's rebound
Cody Holt
Kansan sportswriter
The Kansas women's basketball team is hoping for a large crowd when it returns home to Allen Field House after five straight road games which included three losses.
Probable starters for women's basketball
Kansas 11-3, (0-1) Position Height PPG RPG
33 Kay Kay Hart G 5-7 10.2 3.6
10 Jojo Witherpoon G 5-7 2.4 1.1
54 Marthea McCloud F 5-10 6.7 5.5
23 Terrilyn Johnson F 5-11 6.8 9.7
30 Angela Aycock F 6-2 9.6 3.6
"It helps our players get the best out of themselves for that day," said women's basketball coach Marian Washington. "I think that it's a real game."
The Lady Jayhawks, 11-3, will play the Colorado Lady Bucks, 8-6, at 2 p.m. tomorrow to Allen Field House. In addition, the teams' three meetings last year.
Colorado 8-6, (0-1)
20 Shelley Sheetz G 5-6 13.4 4.1
42 Amy Mathern G 5-10 9.1 3.8
55 Abby Write C 6-2 7.6 6.3
25 Mindy Henry C 6-2 10.3 5.1
24 Sherree King F 6-2 9.7 3.3
Game time: 2 p.m. Saturday in Allen Field House
Kansas, No.24 on the Associated
Game time: 2 p.m. Saturday in Allen Field House
Source: Kansas Sports Network
Jeff Meesey, Daily Kansan
Press Top 25 poll, began the season
nightly victories, its best in history.
The Lady Jayhawks won the Texas-
Arlington Classic and the Kansas Dial
Classic earlier this year. They placed
third in the Florida International University Sun & Fun Classic.
"This team definitely has the best talent that I've played with (at Kansas)," senior guard Kay Kay Hart said.
Washington is not ready to put this year's team up with the great Kansas
"Great teams find ways to overcome difficulties and are made up of players who know how to win and continue to succeed." We are still being tested in that area.
teams of the past.
Despite early season success, the Lady Jayhawks have struggled lately, losing two straight games. Those loss led to a three-game slide, and the team Wednesday at Missouri, 57-56.
Injuries have slowed down the Jayhawks. Freshman Angela Aycock missed two games after suffering a concussion during the Arizona State game in early January. Senior Terrilyn Johnson sustained a bruised kidney in the Arizona State game, forcing her to miss one game.
The Lady Jayhawks have lost the services of junior center Lisa Tate for the remainder of the season. The 6-foot-3 Tate has been sidelined because of a stress fracture in her left leg.
Washington admits that without Tate in the line-up, Kansas is without an aggressive, inside player.
"This year we can do some things, it's just going to take a team effort," Washington said. "We need the seniors to step up and take charge."
Colorado is led by freshman guard Shelley Sheetz, who averages 13.4 points a game and 4.1 rebounds. Colorado is also led by braska Wednesday, 79 - in California, 69 - in Lincoln.
The Buffs were ranked second in team defense in the conference this week and tenth nationally, allowing only 57.7 points a game. The Jayhawks remained the top-ranked defense in the nation allowing only 55 points per game.
"It's going to take a tremendous defensive effort to beat Colorado." Washington said. "I really respect them. They are a fine ballclub."
Returners have help Baseball newcomers will round out team
By Jerry Schmidt
Kansas sportwriter
A strong nucleus of returning players mixed with 14 talented newcomers will lead the Kansas baseball team into the 1992 season.
Coach Dave Bingham will have four returning all-conference performers in leadership roles. The four are firstteam All-Big Eight performers Jeff Berlinder and Jimmy Walker, second team All-Big Eight selections Jeff Berlinder and Jimmy Walker.
"This is the most talented group of returning players we've had since I've been here." Bingham said.
He said Niemeyer and Berbinger were two of the best players in the history of the club.
Berblinger, who hit .354 last season with 36 RBI and 16 stolen bases to go with a .916 fielding percentage at second base, said the talent of the younger players will blend nicely with the upperclassmen.
Niemieer, coming off a season where he hit .379 with nine home runs and 62 runs batted in, was an all-region performer last year as a sophomore. Niemieer will move to catcher after playing last season at first base.
The Jayhawks finished last season at 31-28 and 11-13 in the Big Eight Con-
"The young guys are quality players and they all have good talent," Berblering said. "We weren't able to do some things last year that we wanted to do and this year we feel we can go a little farer."
Kansas missed a chance at the Big Eight post-season tournament last year. The Jayhawks finished fifth in the conference, but only the top four teams in the conference advance to the post-season tournament.
Bingham said that new faces and position changes by some veteran players would force the team to make several adjustments.
"We're going to play some guys in some unfamiliar places," he said. "Some guys will have to adjust to some new roles."
Curtis Schmidt was drafted in the 28th round by the Philadelphia Phillies last June but will return to Kansas for his senior season. Schmidt, who was 6-5 last year with a 3.03 ERA, will lead the Jayhawks on the mount this season.
Jimmy Walker, who appeared in 26 games last year, mostly in relief, will move into the start rotation this season and could also see time in the
"I still took batting practice all the time, so I should be able to contribute more offensively this year," Walker said.
in addition to Walker and Schmidt, the starting rotation will consist of junior Joel Bacon, a former walk-on, David Meyer, a 6-foot-5 five sophomore from Tulsa, Chris Corn, also a sophomore, and Todd Breygogle, a junior transfer from Scottsdale Community College in Arizona. Bingham said these six players will fight for the five positions in the starting rotation.
For relief from the bulpilin Kansas will rely on juniors Tom Stewart and David Soult. Soult will also see action at shortstop and third base.
Unfamiliar faces will show up in the outfield this season. Gone are Denard Stewart and speedster Chris Moore.
Centerfield will now be the territory of Darryl Monroe, a sophomore from Lawrence. In addition to Walker, freshman Josh Igou and junior transfer Rory Tarquinio will compete for time in the outfield.
The infield will include Berblinger at second, Niemeier at catcher and John Wuycheck at first base. Junior Arturo Ayaulu, Soult, freshen Brent Wilhelm and Dan Rude all could see time at third base and shortstop.