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Yesterday's game - Kansas vs. Colorado
KANSAS 17-6,9-4
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COLORADO 51
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1998
Jayhawks overcome foul play in victory
Kansas forward Lynn Pride lays in a shot over Colorado's La Shena Grahm. Kansas defeated the Colorado Buffaloes last night in Allen Field House. Photo by Steve Puppe/KANSAN
Kansas women stay unbeaten at home
By Kevin C. Wilson
Kansan sportswriter
The Kansas women's basketball team kept their record at home unbleamed with a 67-51 win over Colorado last night.
Forward Lynn Pride pumped in 15 of her game-high 23 points in the second-half as the Jayhawks pushed their home record to 10-0.
Reserve guard Shandy Robbins provided some outside scoring punch, hitting 3 of 5 shots from beyond the arc, and added 12 of her 17 points after intermission.
"It was an important win for us," Coach Marian Washington said. "This is one of the top rivalries in the country and to beat them four times in a row
makes me really happy."
The Jayhawks, 17-6 overall and 9-4 in Big 12 play, were plagued by first half foul trouble and went into the intermission trailing 30-29.
"We struggled a bit in the first half," Washington said. "We had some players that had to sit down with two fouls. In the second half we found an offense that was going to give us what we needed."
"Not having Jennifer on the floor or Nakia and Jaclyn it really hurts our rhythm out their and we did struggle, but to go in to half-time down by only one was not overwhelming."
Nikki White had three fours and starters Jennifer Jackson, Nakia Sanford, and Jackyn Johnson were each whistled for two fouls in the first-half.
But in the second-half, with all the players available, Kansas outscored Colorado 38-21.
Pride grabbed a game-high nine rebounds and dished out five assists in 35 minutes of all-American caliber play.
KANSAS 67, COLORADO 51
Kansas (17-6)
Pride 9-21 4-6 23, Johnson 2-7 1-3, Sanford 0-2 2-2, Rayman 3-11 2-1 28, Jackson 3-4 0-0 8, Pritt 0-0 0-0, Scott 0-1 0-0 0, Robbins 6-9 2-1 37, Horner 0-0 0 0, Pyle 0-0 0 0, White 1-5 2-4 2, Fletcher 0-0 0 0, Totals 24-60 13-18 67
Colorado (10:13)
Dilworth 4-8 2-5 10, Swagger 0-3 1-3
1, Johnson 4-6 0-0 8, Vellica 2-6 2-2 7,
Graham 3-6 0-0 7, Weddie 2-0 2-3 2.
Circle 2-6 4-5 8, Feltes 1-4 0-3 0, Garcia
2-9 0-0 5, Tables 10-8 5 10 11 18 51.
Halftime — Colorado 30, Kansas 29.
3-point game — Kansas 6-12 (Robbins 3-
5, Jackson 2-2, Pride 1-3, Raymant 0-2),
Colorado (Graham 1-4, Feils 1-3, Garcia
1-3, Velicina 1-2). **Fouled Out** — none.
Rebounds — Kansas 43 (Pride 9), Colorado
35 (Garcia 7) *Assists* — Kansas
14 (Pride 5), Colorado 10 (Graham 2).
Total Fouls — Kansas 22, Colorado
35. Attendance — 1,700.
Pride was also responsible for bringing the ball up the court and running the offense.
"We didn't want Jackson taking it up the court because (LaShena) Graham is such a great defender," Pride said. "I just looked to penetrate, the lane was wide open, and look for shots for my players and myself."
Colorado, 10-13 overall and 4-9 in Big 12
play, lost its third straight game and only one player scored in double-figures. Forward Chaquita Dilworth led the Buffaloes with 10 points and centers Melody Johnson and Jenny Circle added eight points each.
Teammates create plays for Robbins
"This was a very important game for us, every one is this late in the season," Pride said. "Especially beating Colorado here at home. It's a great win."
By Angela Johnson
Kansan sportswriter
Shandy Robbins thought she would go into the game against Colorado last night, do her usual defensive work and create plays for her teammates.
Instead, Robbins' teammates created plays for her.
The reserve guard gave Kansas a tremendous lift off the bench by scoring 17 points, including 12 in the second half. She hit six of nine shots from the field, including three of five three pointers.
Robbins was the go-to player during the second half, giving the Jayhawks spark after the team shot 36 percent in the first half.
down the court. She also had three steals.
"Usually, I just concentrate on defense," Robbins said. "I usually come in, give the other players a breather, then go back out." Not this time. Robbins played a solid 26 minutes.
Robbins initiated an 11-0 Kansas run during the second half and broke open the game. With 9:44 left and the Jayhawks leading 42-40, she made a jump shot then followed with a three pointer the next trip
"In the second half, Shandy had what we were looking for," coach Marian Washington said. "She had the open looks, and she knocked them down for us."
Washington said she decided to move Robbins in the second half because a post player was guarding her.
"We moved her to the outside in the second half, and it was impossible for them to get out on her in time." Washington said.
Robbins said she had to intensify her offensive game when other players got into foul trouble.
"I think a lot before I shoot," she said.
"But tonight, as soon as they pass it to me, I did not hesitate. I just looked to the basket and shot."
Robbins said that last night's 67-51 victory was a high point in a season that had been discouraging for her at times.
"I'm really happy that the team is going for second place in the Big 12, but personally, this has been a frustrating season for me," Robbins said. "I haven't been doing things like I know I could, so I'm hoping to take tonight's performance and keep stepping it up."
Kansas guard Shandy Robbins dives for a loose ball during the second half of Kansas' win in Allen Field House. Robbins finished with 17 points in last nights' 67-51 win.
Photo by Steve Puppe/KANSAN
LaFrentz's shot won't fade away
Patented move causes defensive problems for Kansas opponents
By Tommy Gallagher
tgallagher@kansan.com
Kansas sportwriter
Forward Reef LaFrentz has developed and refined his fadeaway jump shot during his four years at Kansas.
The move has become LaFrentz's trademark, a go-to move when the Jayhawks have needed points during games. This season, opposing teams are having more trouble than ever trying to defend against the shot.
"Coach told me to post up lower and not to face up against a bigger opponent," LaFrentz said. "The move allows me some separation from the defender, and sometimes that's all you need."
LaFrentz said the move was encouraged by Coach Roy Williams to help foster more consistent scoring in the paint.
Height helps. So does skill and shooting ability, all of which the 6-foot-11 All-American has. Regardless, LaFrentz said the move was not 100 percent immune to defenders.
"Eric Chenowith, probably in practice every day, does the best job defending it of anyone I've ever played with," LaFrentz said. "That includes Greg Oerttertag and Scot Pollard. Eric probably bothers it the most of anyone."
LaFrentz broke his right hand during practice Dec. 26 when he was being defended by Chenowith. Chenowith slapped LaFrentz's hand as he attempted a shot, and LaFrentz
missed the next nine games because of the injury.
With his time off, LaFrentz worked on expanding his shooting range and enhancing moves already part of his repertolre. He began fading from further distances and trying more three-point shots.
LaFrentz averages 21.2 points and 11 rebounds per game. And he has become more dangerous from the perimeter this season, connecting on 8-of-13 from beyond the arc, compared with 5-of-18 in his first three seasons.
"Every day, I see it at practice, so it really doesn't amaze me," Pierce said. "We've played one-on-one before, and I haven't been able to stop it yet so I would have to say that it's a pretty effective move."
Forward Paul Pierce said he was surprised when LaFrentz attempted a three-point shot late against Kansas State last Saturday.
There was no reason to be shocked about how successful the fadeaway shot had been for LaFrentz, Pierce said.
That confidence filters from the frontcourt to the backcourt, where teammates constantly search for LaFrentz to make his trademark move and contribute to their assist totals.
"I know he has a great amount of confidence in that three pointer, but I was shocked when he put the ball up so quickly." Pierce said.
"When I go in there, I want to go to him every time," McGrath said. "I just tell him to post up because I'm coming to you. I say 'If my man digs down on you, give the ball back to me, repost and I'll give you the ball again.' I have that much confidence in him making that shot."
Guard C.B. McGrath said he always felt comfortable looking for LaFrentz when he entered the game.
Kansas forward Raef LaFrentz shoots the ball over Kansas State forward Manny Dies. LaFrentz has had great success with his fadeaway jump shot. Photo by Steve Pube/KANSAN
Cubs voice quiet; Harry Caray dies
The Associated Press
In a career spanning almost 60 years, the Hall of Fame broadcaster covered baseball's greats from Musial to Mays to Maddux. Holy Cow!, as he would say.
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — Harry Caray, who took millions of fans out to the ball game on radio and television, died yesterday, four days after collapsing at a Valentine's Day dinner. He was believed to be 77.
"We're going to miss old Harry," Hall of Fame player Stan Musial said. "He was always the life of the party, the life of baseball."
Caray had a heart attack Saturday at a nightclub-restaurant while with his wife, Dutchie. He died of brain damage caused by the attack, said Harlan Corenman, Eisenhower Medical Center representative.
Caryar; Died yesterday after collapsing in Valentine's Day
Caray became a household name through his Chicago Cubs' games broadcast by WGN-TV. He was recognizable for his thick, oversized glasses and raspy, sing-along rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the seventh-inning stretch.
During his 15 years with the hapless Cubs, he was fond of spelling names backward and mentioning fans, including his favorite bartenders, who were visiting the ballpark.
Another favorite Caray exclamation was, "It might be, it could be, it is — a home run!" and he would shout, "Cubs win! Cubs win! Cubs win!" after each Chicago home victory.
Caray was born Harry Christopher Carabina in St. Louis. His precise age was uncle, and he brushed aside questions about it. The Cubs media guide said he was born March 1, 1920, but other accounts had him as much as five years older.