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The University Daily Kansan
Monday, October 30, 2000
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'Huskers stomp 'Hawks
By Sarah Warren
sports@kansan.com
Kansan sportswriter
Kansas became Nebraska victim
No. 21 on Saturday night.
Kansas at Nebraska
9-15, 3-15, 11-15
The volleyball team fell to No.1 Nebraska in three games, improving the Cornhuskers' record to 21-0 and 13-0 in the Big 12 Conference.
In front of a 3,899-person scarlet sea at the Nebraska Coliseum in Lincoln, Neb., the Jayhawks dropped three games 15-9, 15-3, 15-11, in their second meeting with the "Huskers."
"They were tougher than earlier this season," said Danielle Geronyon, senior outside hitter. "They are so good."
However, coach Ray Bechard said his Jayhawks came out with good play as well.
"We played pretty well at times in the first and third games," Bechard said. "They were able to do some things with their serve which gave us some trouble, but for the most part, I thought we responded pretty
well."
Serving was truly the Cornhuskers' real weapon, recording seven more service aces than the Jayhawks.
"They served really aggressively." Bechard said. "They had 10 services, which was the most we've given un all year."
Nebraska, which had been holding teams to .098 average hitting percentage, was its typical self, holding the Jayhawks to .087 hitting percentage while recording a .263 of its own. And although Kansas' hitting percentage was at its season low, senior outside hitter Amy Myatt led both teams in kills, recording 10.
Another positive for the 'Hawks came on the defensive front. Kansas dove for 43 digs, recording six more than the 'Huskers.
"We were able to get some stops."
Bechard said, "We did better getting in front of their hitters, too. We made their hitters take some shots they weren't comfortable with taking."
Although Kansas was playing the No. 1 team in the country, the Jayhawks found the environment inside the Nebraska Coliseum almost inviting, rather than upsetting, as it has been against other ranked Big 12 teams.
"The crowd was amazing," Geronymo said. "We'd win a rally and they'd clap for us. They really appreciate good volleyball."
Playing in a positive atmosphere won't be a problem for the Jayhawks in their next match tomorrow night when the Jayhawks take on Iowa State at 7 p.m. at the Horejsi Family Athletics Center. The Cyclones are 2-20, 0-13.
"They are very youthful," Bechard said of the Cyclones. "They are just trying to get comfortable with their roles."
Edited by Casey Franklin
Runners make small strides
Rv Ryan Maloshock
sports@kansan.com
Kansan sportswriter
The KU cross country teams took some small steps toward improvement in the Big 12 Conference Championships on Saturday in Boulder, Colo.
The Kansas men improved one
Coach Stanley Redwine said that the Jayhawks' performance Saturday should be viewed as a success and that he was pleased with the fan following the teams had received.
The women then hit the big 12 Championships, finishing sixth. The women also finished one spot higher in the championships this year, posting an 11th place finish.
"Our fan support for the race was great and the athletes appreciate it greatly," Redwine said. "Each athlete gave their all today. For the future of our team, it looks exciting."
Leading the way for the Kansas men on Saturday were juniors Charlie Gruber and Mark Meneffe. Gruber, who has put in season-best times in both the 1999 and 2000 Big 12 Championships, was the highest-placing Jayhawk in 14th place. Meneffe finished only two seconds behind Gruber in 15th place.
"I'm excited to have runners in the 14th and 15th slots." Redwine said. "Our goal was to do our best as a team and individually, and as a whole, we accomplished our goal.
Gruber and Menefee both ran great races."
Colorado dominated the men's race Saturday, sweeping the top four places and placing five of the top six. Oklahoma State finished in second place and Missouri placed third.
Colorado's women also were crowned Big 12 Champions on Saturday. Defending champion Kara Wheeler set a course record in winning individual honors with a time of 19:38. Kansas State and Missouri finished second and third.
Colorado coach Mark Wetmore said his team's performance on Saturday had come as a pleasant surprise.
"To be honest, I did expect us to do this well." Wetmore said. "We thought of it as CU versus the Big 11. We are at an advantage being on our home course and having our fans here to support us."
Freshman Laura Lavoie led the Jayhawk women for the fifth consecutive meet on Saturday with a 40th-place finish. Kansas sophomores Bridget Morrison and Eve Lamborn, and freshman Paige Higgins also finished in the top 60.
Redwine said he was pleased by the women's determination.
"We ran aggressive in the beginning and that may have cost us," Redwine said. "All in all, each one of them went out and competed their very best."
The Jayhawks now have two weeks to regroup before heading to Ceder Falls, Iowa, for the District V Regionals on Saturday, Nov. 11.
Edited by Erin McDaniel
You've been patient... We've been busy.
he Kansas Turnpike Authority is pleased to announce the completion of this year's roadway replacement construction project in the Topeka to Lawrence area. We do not plan to have a major roadway replacement project next summer. We all need a break.
This completed section of roadway is part of an ongoing program to completely replace the roadway from Kansas City to Topeka, the most heavily traveled portion of the 236-mile Kansas Turnpike. The project is time consuming and difficult because the original concrete has to be removed and the new roadway pavement completely rebuilt. The last section of roadway that must be rebuilt will be between mileposts 202 and 210 and is tenatively scheduled for 2002.
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