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MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Team shows its 'wobble' skills for crowd at Late Night
kgier@kansan.com
Senior forward Aishah Sutherland stole the ball and popped up a buzzer beater in her final appearance at Late Night in the Phog. This capped off a performance that included a block on junior forward Carolyn Davis and a rare three-point basket for Sutherland, a 6-foot-2 forward.
"I came out here to have fun to have come with my teammates and we all had fun," Sutherland said. "We got to show our talents so that people out here who don't come to our games can come to our games."
Coach Bonnie Henrickson said she is expecting a lot from the senior forward this season.
"That is from a kid that I really think could be an x-factor."
Henrickson said.
Sutherland led the blue team to a 19-17 victory with five points, five rebounds and one block.
"You come out with more energy. You come out ready to play." Sutherland said. "People are there to watch you and you want to give them a show."
Henrickson said the speed, athleticism and talent would be the main draws for fans.
"We have players that are fun to watch," Hentrickson said.
Davis led the white team with a game-high seven points, shooting 3-of-4 from the free throw line and 2-of-5 from the field.
Each player on the roster saw time on the court during the 12-minute scrimmage. Freshmen Donielle Breaux, a guard, and Chelsea Gardner, a forward, each turned in four points in their first
appearances in Allen Fieldhouse.
In the skit portion of the night, the players and coaches competed with different dances. Henrickson started the event lip-synching "I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Kahn. The two assistant coaches followed with a video skit and the players performed a skit after. They combined forces to show off the team's signature move: the wobble.
Henrickson said the team did "the wobble" through Italy on its international tour. She said it was a success because she did not fall over.
The jayhawks return seven players including four starters for the upcoming season. The team will host Fort Hays State on Oct. 31 in its first exhibition game.
- Edited by Josh Kantor
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Coach Bill Self declared Victor Ortiz the winner of the boxing match Friday at Allen Fieldhouse.
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Junior forward Thomas Robinson shows his moves Friday at Allen Fieldhouse.
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Sophomore guard Keena Mays takes a shot Friday evening at the annual Late Night in the Phog scrimmage at Allen Fieldhouse. Mays had two points in the scrimmage. KU opens its season against Emporia State on Oct. 31.