Page 14 University Daily Kansan, February 11; 1983 Sports Larry George/KANSAN In the constant struggle for the ball in last night's game against Colorado, KU's Ron Kellogg scrambles for the ball in an attempt to beat CU's Vince Kelley and Billy Houston. The Jayhawks lost the close battle, 75-74. 'Hawks lose to Colorado, 75-74; desperation KU shot nullified By GINO STRIPPOLI With two seconds left in last night's contest between Kansas and Colorado, the Buffaloes held a slim one-point lead and the Jayhawks had the ball under their own basket. Sports Writer After a Colorado timeout, the Jayhawks tried to get the basketball inbounds to either Kyle Knight or Calvin Thompson. Both men were on defense and Jeff Dishman passed the ball into Jeff Gunn. Guiot went for the shot, but passed off to Thompson, who canned a 12-foot from the But Woody Mayfield, the referee on that side, ruled that time had run out, nullifying the basket, and the Bufafoes defeated the Jayhawks, 75-74, before 7,818 members at Allen Field "I thought it was good," head coach Ted Owens said. "It was in the air when the gun came." THE JAYHAWKS disagreed with Mayfield's ruling that the shot should not count. That was the big controversy. It seemed as if the play took longer than two seconds, but Thompson was definitely off the ground when the ball was out of his hands. The question is whether the ball was out of his hands. THE BUFFALOES were led by Billy Houston with seven points, Vince Kelley and Randy "I got the ball from Jeff and turned around and shot it," said a disappointed Thompson after the game. "I was back on the ground before the gun sounded." Whatever the case may be, the Jayhawks jumped out to an early lead and led at halftime, 33-30, behind the play of Carl Henry and Kerry Boagney. He had 11 first-half points and seven rebounds and Boagny added 10 on five-of-six shooting. The game went back and forth at the start of the second half. The Jawhaws held the lead until The Jayhawks once held a three-point lead, 72-68, but the Buffaloes, who were paced by Jay Humphries and Rob Gonzales in the second half, scored twice to take the lead, the score with 1:06 left in the game. the 12:37 mark when Downs hit an eight-foot jumper to put the Buffs in the lead. The lead was 8:50. The Jayhawks took the ball down the court and Thompson fired a 22-foot jump shot that found the goal. Then the Buffs got a basket from Houston to put Colorado back in the lead. AFTER A KANSAS timeout, Thompson missed a jump shot from the side but the rebound went off a Colorado player's hand to set up the final series of events. "I surely thought that the ball was up in the air," said Henry, who led the Jayhawks with 20 points and 15 rebounds. "I heard the buzzer sound when the ball was on the rim." Besides Henry, the Jahywhars had three other players in double figures. Bogami had 14 before fouling out with 2:40 left in the game. Thompson and Kelly Knight, who came off the bench, each Gonzalez, who shot 11 of 11 from the line for the game to run up his string of 34 free throws in a row for the season, led the Buffaloes with 21 points, 17 in the second half. Humphries, who went five of five from the field in the second half, had 15 points THE JAYHAWKS outscored Colorado from the field, but were once again beaten at the line. Colorado hit five more free throws than the Jayhawks. The Jayhawks outbounded Colorado 35-25 but had 14 turnovers compared to Colorado's 11. The Jayhawks, who are now in last place in the Big Eight at 1-6, have to come back quickly from this game as they host Oklahoma State tomorrow. Colorado, 12-8 overall and 2-5 in the conference, now travels to Lincoln to play the Nebraska Cornhuskers. "It's going to be tough, but we have to do it," Henry said, "We have to do what we did tonight and work a little harder." In Oklahoma State, the Jayhawks will take on a team that has beaten them once this season, an 85-74 OSU victory at Gallagher Hall in Stillwater. In that game, the Cowboys shot a sizzling 67 percent from the field to overcome the Jayhawks' 51 percent shooting. Henry scored 20 points in that contest to lead the Jayhawks, who had 23 turnovers, while Matt McNeill had 19. "I THINK potentially Oklahoma State is as fine a team as there is in the league," Owens said. "On a given night, they can play with anyone." "They are a senior, experienced ball club with fine talent. They are starting to get back in the league race after starting off with an unfortunate schedule." The Cowboys, 16-4 overall and 4-3 in the conference, are led by senior center Leroy Combs. Combs is averaging 16.5 points and 8.7 rebounds a game. Combs will be joined in the startling line by Lorenza Andrews, 15.2 points and 2.8 rebounds, and Matt Crawl, 14.6 points and 3.4 rebounds, at guard, and Raymond Crenshaw, 12.9 points and 6.7 rebounds, and Charles Williams, 5.6 points and 2.5 rebounds, at forwards. KANAS M MFG FT B A F T A F Dishman 32 25 0-0 0-0 4 1 4 Thompson 38 6 0-2 0-2 4 1 4 Wilson 7 7-14 0-9 0-9 1 2 2 Henry 40 7-14 6-9 15 1 2 3 Boyle 6 1-1 0-0 0-0 3 2 2 Joyce 6 1-1 0-0 0-0 4 2 2 Good 34 0-3 2-2 0-2 1 6 2 Gand 34 0-3 2-2 0-2 1 6 2 Knight 15 4-5 1-2 1-2 0 1 1 Kellogg 07 4-5 1-2 1-2 0 1 1 Lilly 26.54 18.24 18.24 35 17 13 14 COLORADO Killeen 40 3-8 3-8 3-4 1 1 4 > 21 Downs 40 3-8 11-11 1-1 1 1 > 21 Downs 36 5-11 5-4 3 3 3 1 12 Homelands 46 5-11 3-4 3 3 3 1 12 Homelands 40 6-19 3-6 3 3 3 1 12 Yowell 8 9-5 4-0 0 1 0 1 4 Reid 8 9-5 4-0 0 1 0 1 4 Reid 16 20-26 20-21 21 12 12 Swimmers to face powerful 'Huskers Rv COLLIN HERMRECK Sports Writer After battling top-ranked Arkansas last week, afternings won't get any easier for the KU men's swimmers tomorrow when they host Big Ten conference power Nebraska at Robinson Nautilium. The starting time of the meet has been changed from 2 to 4 p.m., because the men are 2 hours apart. The Cornhuskers have won the conference championship the last three years. The Jayahawks had five championships before that under Coach Dick Reamon, so a meet with Nebraska always brings out a little extra in the Jayahawks, according to KU coach Gary Kempf. "THERE NOT A tremendous amount of love lost between the University of Kansas and the University of Nebraska," Kempf said. "They're to come down here with everything they have. It's probably going to be our toughest meet we've had this year." The Cornhuskers are led by All-American Cliff Looschen, who set three individual Big Eight records in last year's conference meet, as well as helping two of the relay teams to first-place finishes. Looschen has already qualified for the NCAA Chamionship in three events. Nebraska sports an outstanding breaststroke crew of Rick Gilbertson, Matt Rye and Tim Brenner that KU will challenge with Chuck Neumann, John Fox and John Martin. Kempi said the backstroke events should also be an area of close races. "We have what I consider the best backstroke crew the Big Eight has ever seen, and I think Nebraska thinks they have the best backstroke crew the Big Eight has ever seen," Kemp said. ANOTHER THREAT to the Jayhawks will be NU's diving team, which has continued to be one of NU's strong points, winning four of the top five places in both the one meter and three-meter diving competitions at the Big Eight Meet last year. "It is a strong point for them again, but it's not the dominant force that it once was." Kempf said. "We feel like we have a couple of young men who have the caliber and who can dominate." While illness was bothering some of the team last weekend, Kempf said the Jayahwaks should be healthy and ready to go against the strong Cornhuskers. "We look to compete with them this weekend," he said. "They have what you would consider more stars than we do, but the strength of our team is in our numbers, our quality of numbers." "NEBERASKA IS NOT unstable, but we will have to swim very close to our level of potential to do it." "Anytime you get into an emotional dual meet like this," Kemp said, "the crowd itself is a tremendous addition to us and this is what we're looking for. We would like to fill the house." Executive director Mark Scott said he received word from Washington last night that the Russian Embassy had accepted the AUP's invitation and had sent the invitation to Moscow. The invitation, which included letters from Gov. John Carlin, KU Athletic Director Monte Johnson, head track coach Bob Timmons and former mile great Jim Ryun, was extended to the Soviet ambassador in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 13. Relays invitation passed on to athletes by ambassador the Russian Embassy accepted our invitation," Scott said. "Right now, I think chances are good that the Soviet government will accept, too." Athletes United for Peace, a local organization that is trying to lure world-class Soviet track and field athlete to this year's game, has named a step closer in accomplishing its task. "I would say that it's very significant that However, there are still many obstacles for the AUP to overcome before a Russian team can come to Mt. Oread. "We still have to figure out a way to raise funds to pay for the Russians' airfare," Scott Calkins said. "But if we can overcome that obstacle, we should be able to handle the rest." Scott said that a package of letters from local school children, urging the Russians to compete, was mailed last week. He said he would make the invitation more appealing. KU Gymnasts to host Emporia The KU gymnastics club will host Emporia State in its final home meet of the year at 7:20 p.m. at the University of Oklahoma. Besides the team competition in the floor exercise, uneven bars, vault and balance beam, there will be an exhibition by a visiting Japanese male gymnast who is teaching at the Frontier Gymnastics Academy in Toledo. You will be playing with an Olympic development program. KU's squad is led by senior Kathy Ross, who has won the all-around competition in every meet this year, said Coach Bob Lockwood. Ross is the only member of the club to be on the varsity squad before it was reduced to club status in 1980. Lockwood said the squad had improved with the last three meets, especially in the vault, where they are gaining confidence and attempting more difficult vaults. The three transfer students bring the number of junior college transfers from California to seven. Two of the players, Leng Gant and Oliver Robinson, join former Taft Junior College teammate Ken Davis, who already is enrolled at the University of Kansas. In earlier meets this year; the Jayhawks have beaten Fort Hays and Washburn in 3 more transfers sign with 'Hawks 'Hawks coast to easy win over Lady Buffs Gant, a 6-foot-2, 210-foot lineman, and Robinson, a 6.2-100-foot defensive back, will play for the No. 5-ranked Giants. Three more junior college transfers from California have signed football letters of intent with the Kansas Jayhawks, bringing the total number of signees to 16. Kevin Brown, a 6-1, 190-pound lineman, announced he would transfer from Los Angeles Southwest Junior College to play for the 'Hawks next fall. The Jayhawks have signed nine linemen, three defensive backs, two receivers, one linebacker and one kicker. KU's Angie Snider frustrated Kris Holwerda's attempt to steal the ball in last night's 83-72 victory over Colorado. The Jayhawks dominated the Lady Buffs throughout the game, improving their Big Eight record to 6-3. By DAVE MCQUEEN Sports Writer The last two times the KU women's basketball team played in Allen Field House, the Jahways had to fight from the opening tipoff to the final buzzer to win. But last night was different. The Jayhawks took the suspense out of the game this time. They took the lead midway through the first half and never looked back, including a 83-72 victory over the Colorado Lady Buffs. Both teams came into the game on winning streaks. The Jayhawks came in with three successive wins under their belts, while the Grizzlies won of its last season, the latest a 83-68 win over Missouri. BUT IT WAS the Jayhawks who were hot last night. Now 8-12 for the season and 6-3 in the conference, the Jayhawks chalked up their record with an accurate scoring and tough play under the boards. "I've always told the players that we're a team of numbers," KU coach Marian Washington said. "We can't rely on one player. It's a help to our team knowing everyone can score." And almost everyone did score. Five players scored in double figures. Angie Snider's 20 points topped the list. The hot hand early in the game scored three goals, and she scored 11 straight points in the first half. "I started shooting well in the first half, but I thought I got a little hesitant in the second." Taylor said. "We were up by a few points and I thought we had to run the offense more." FOR ALL INTENTS and purposes, most of the suspense ended after the first half. The two teams exchanged baskets for the first few minutes, up to 16-12 on a three-point play by navy at 12:33. The Lady Buffs came back to the tie the score after KU went ahead 20-14 at 11:30, when they scored the next six straight. The Buffs Diane Heinstra hit a long jump shot to it at 20 with After Heimsthal's basket, KU took the lead for good when Phililia Allen hit a turnaround jumper before being fouled by Fatty Sligher in the lane. Allen hit the free throw and KU went up 23-20 with 9:38 left. The Jayhawks led at half 42-37 The game was characterized by physical play under the boards, especially between Allen and Rasmussen. The goal of the game was to score. out-rebounded VanGorol 15-13, but VanGoor out-Hill Allen 22-19. "PHILICIA DID FIIRLY well against VanGoor, but she's going to have to get more endurance and improve on her defense," Washington said. "I'm pleased with how she handled VanGoor. She had to think a little bit to defense against her." "I think VanGoor is good. You've got to have respect for her," she said. "It was glad to see Philicia and her going at it. I was glad she stuck in there." Allen said, "When I first saw her, I thought 'Oh my God, I haven't played a gal close to my height in the conference.' But I feel my game is better now. I'm playing slowly, but it couldn't come at a better time." LIKE ALLEN, Washington is looking forward to the conference championships. After an omnious 2-9 start, KU is 6-3 in conference play, tied for second with Missouri. “It’s almost like a Cinderella team. I’m very proud of them,” she said. “To face the challenges we had early and find ourselves a threat now is a realribute to this team. They’ve never given up, and I’m proud we can salvage some of the season.” Taylor was also impressed with Allen's play. The Jayhawks will see action again tomorrow afternoon against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls following the men's game in Allen. The pawn game is expected to start around 4, 8 p.m. KANASN M MG FP FT R A F T Adkins, B 33 5-6 5-5 7 2 4 19 Adkins, V 13 5-6 5-5 7 2 4 15 Taylor 29 5-15 3-5 15 0 5 13 Taylor 29 5-15 3-5 15 0 5 13 Snider 37 0-15 8-12 5 1 1 20 Snider 8 0-15 8-12 5 1 1 20 Quarles 15 0-15 0-0 0 1 0 2 Harley 12 1-2 0-0 0 0 2 0 Harley 12 1-2 0-0 0 0 2 0 Totals 31-46 21-26 5-26 50 6 20 1 COLORADO Heebing 40 10 16 3 6 8 2 4 2 43 Hesbay 40 16 2 6 2 6 2 4 23 Vandoroe 34 7 16 8-11 13 1 4 2 42 Hienstra 40 16 18 11 13 3 2 12 Holwerda 40 4 13 1 1 7 2 0 9 Lillebrun 40 19 1 7 1 7 2 0 9 Totals 29-71 42-44 12 42 10 2 7 9