6B SPORTS
VOLLEYBALL
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009
Jayhawks gain first road victory after loss to Texas
TBY ZACH GETZ
zgetz@kansan.com
zgetz@kansan.com
The Kansas volleyball team split its two games during Fall Break.
Kansas faced No. 2 Texas, the third ranked team in a row, on Wednesday, and was swept 0-3 (16-25, 22-25, 12-25) for the fourth time in a row. Kansas fell to 9-8, 2-6 in conference play, while Texas stayed undefeated at 13-0, 8-0 in conference play.
Kansas didn't always execute well, which Texas took advantage of. coach Ray Bechard said.
"When you start to lack at any phase execution wise, this team will make you pay for it," he said.
Kansas didn't have a single player with double-digit kills, but senior middle blocker Brittany Williams made nine kills and managed a .467 hitting percentage.
Across the net, possible national player of the year Destinee Hooker racked up 18 kills and a .429 hitting average.
Hooker is probably the best player that Kansas will see all year, junior outside hitter Karina Garlington said.
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Kansas led Texas 10-9 in the first set, but Texas scored seven of the next eight to gain a commanding lead. Kansas could never recover and, with its eight errors, lost the set 16-25.
Kansas again came out strong again in the second set and took an early 7-5 lead. Texas then scored the next four in a row to retake the lead. The Jayhawks didn't let the run discourage them, and retook the lead at 13-12. Texas fought back and ultimately Kansas lost the set 22-25.
Kansas started off the third set abysmally, letting Texas get out to a 1-7 lead. Things didn't get much better as Texas showed its true power with a .520 hitting percentage in the third set, defeating Kansas 12-25, the team's worst defeat in a set this season.
Kansas broke its losing streak after sweeping once ranked Kansas State 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 25-22) in Manhattan on Saturday.
**WHO:** Kansas at Texas Tech
**WHEN:** 6:30 p.m. Oct 21st
**WHERE:** United Spirit
Arena, Lubbuck, Texas
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The victory was Kansas' first since September and its first Big 12 Conference road victory of the season.
Kansas improved to 10-8,3-6 in conference play, while Kansas State dropped to 7-11,1-7 in conference play.
After being ranked early in the season, Kansas State has been struggling. Kansas State was on a sevengame losing streak before defeating Oklahoma, the game before Kansas.
The Jayhawks played well at the end of tight sets, which is something they have been trying to do all season. Bechard said. He said the team played consistently and aggressively when it needed to.
"I was pleased with the way were consistent all the way through, and at the end game we made some
Sophomore setter Nicole Tate said the team was well prepared for Kansas State.
aggressive plays," Bechard said.
"The team just did phenomenal." Tate said. "We did an amazing job passing, the hitters put the balls away and we were just flat out ready for them."
Kansas and Kansas State were back and forth to start the first set, but after being tied 9-9, Kansas never trailed again and won the set 25-21.
Kansas continued to play well in the second set and never trailed winning the set 25-21.
Kansas came out strong in the third set and gained a 15-10 lead over Kansas State, but Kansas State then went on a run and to take a lead at 20-22. Kansas then went on to score the last five in a row to win the set 25-22.
It was the first time Kansas defeated Kansas State since 2006 and just the third victory against Kansas State since 1995. The victory also gave Bechard his 900th career victory.
— Edited by Amanda Thompson
Sophomore setter Nicole Tate attempts to knock the ball over the net before being blocked by a Texas player. The Longhoms out blocked the Jayhawks 17-3 at the net during Wednesday's matchup. Kansas lost in three sets and are now 3-6 in Bio 12 play.
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FOOTBALL
Missouri shut out of first half, while Kansas State stomps Texas A&M
BY CLARK GOBLE cqoble@kansan.com
TEXAS 16,
OKLAHOMA 13
Last year's Red River Rivalry lived up to its name as both teams offenses marched up and down the field. Texas marched more and won 45-35.
This year, Texas and Oklahoma showcased their defenses.
A hard hit on Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford knocked the Heisman Trophy winner out of the
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game for good, and the Sooners couldn't muster enough offense behind backup Landry Jones.
With eight turnovers and 21 penalties combined, it wasn't quite the game many expected from the two bitter rivals.
Texas' defensive front won the battle with Oklahoma inexperienced
offensive line, holding the Sooners to 16 rushing yards. Oklahoma is the fifth team in college football to finish with negative rushing vardage this season.
Oklahoma's defensive line caused problems for Texas quarterback Colt McCoy in the first half, but Texas' offensive line recovered in the second half to keep McCoy upright.
TEXAS TECH 31,
NEBRASKA 10
Coming off a stellar fourth-quarter
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy sprints into the open field for extra yardage on a quarterback keeper play during the second half of its game against Oklahoma Saturday. Texas won by three in the Red River Rivalry.
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IOWA STATE 24
BAYLOR 10
Texas Tech quarterback Steven Sheffield impressed once again, throwing for 235 yards and a touchdown.
Iowa State scored 24 unanswered points and only gave up a touchdown in the final minute of the game.
The game turned on a mental error by Nebraska running back Niles Paul late in the first quarter. Quarterback Zach Lee threw a swing pass to Paul toward the sideline that fell. However, because the pass did not go forward, the ball was live and Texas Tech's Daniel Howard scooped up the fumble and rumbled 82 yards for a touchdown.
effort on the road at Missouri, the Cornhuskers hoped to stop Texas Tech's pass-heavy offense.
The Cyclones converted 12 of 18 third down attempts and used a relentless rushing attack to take down the Golden Bears in Ames, Iowa.
The Red Raiders were having none of that.
Nebraska had 12 penalties for 75 yards compared to Texas Tech's four penalties for 39 yards.
The score put the Red Raiders up two touchdowns and it was never closer than that again.
Baylor quarterback Blake Szymanski threw for 223 yards with three interceptions.
The Cyclones probably could have won by more points than they did. Kicker Grant Mahoney missed three field goals that would have helped Iowa State pull away even more.
Starting running back Kendall Hunter missed his fourth consecutive game with a sprained ankle.
OKLAHOMA STATE 33,
MISSOURI 17
Sophomore Hubert Anyiam filled in for Bryant who was ruled ineligible. Anyiam caught 10 passes for 119 yards and the go-around touchdown in Stillwater, Okla.
Maybe the Cowboys don't need wide receiver Dez Bryant that much.
Oklahoma State's defense improved after halftime. The Cowboys gave up 313 yards in the first half but held Missouri to 80 yards in the second half. The Tigers were shut out in a half for the first time since losing to Kansas in 2005.
Missouri turned the ball over four times while Oklahoma State didn't have any turnovers.
The Wildcat defense held strong against a potent Aggie offense led by quarterback Jerrod Johnson. Texas A&M finished with 314 passing yards but most came after the outcome was already decided.
KANSAS STATE 62,
TEXAS A&M 14
Two Saturdays ago, Kansas State gave up 66 points and 739 yards to Texas Tech.
This Saturday, it was the Wildcats doing all the scoring.
Daniel Thomas rushed for four touchdowns in the first half alone as Kansas State pulled to a 38-0 halftime lead.
Note: Information obtained from Associated Press reports.
Edited by Alicia Banister
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