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SPORTS
THE UNIVERSITY DARRY KANSAN
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2006
VOLLEYBALL
'Horns hook 'Hawks in three-game sweep
Kansas still winless on road in conference play
It was no surprise when the Kansas volleyball team hit a road block last night at Texas.
Kansas (10-13, 3-11 Big 12) was swept by a strong Texas team (16-5, 11-3) by scores of 20-30, 25-30 and 20-30 in Austin, Texas at Gregory Gym.
The Jayhawks still have not won any of their seven conference road matches, and playing the No. 8 Texas Longhorns didn't help them break that streak.
"They're real physical," Katie Martinicin, freshman setter, said. "We did a good job extending plays, but overall, they got on a few runs which made the difference."
Despite the loss, Martinicich needs just six more assists to hit the 1,000 assist milestone for the season. She had a team-high 31 assists during the match.
"The cool thing about that is it is not just me," she said. "It means we have to get passing involved and our hitters have to be playing well."
T he Long horns never trailed during the first
defense played better during the second game and held Texas to a .318 hitting efficiency.
Down by two games, Kansas could not muster an offense in game three; its hitting efficiency was a match-low .082. Texas had 21 kills in the game compared to Kansas' 11.
Emily Brown, junior right side hitter/setter, had a double-digit night for Kansas with 10 kills and 10 digs.
Kansas coach Ray Bechard said he was pleased with how his team played against a top-ten opponent.
Texas' reigning Big 12 Player of the Week, freshman outside hitter Destinee Hooker, had a match-high 15 kills to lead Texas.
The Jayhawks' NCAA tournament dreams, though remote, are still a possibility. Kansas will need to go 5-1 to finish the season in order to qualify for postseason eligibil-
game as they cruised to a ten-point victory. The Jayhawks never put pressure on the Longhorns as their hitting efficiency was just .158. Texas went on two five-point runs in the first game, with a hitting efficiency of .457.
The Longhorns continued dominating the Jayhawks in game two. Kansas cut the deficit to three, 20-23, but could not catch up to Texas, which won by five. The Kansas
"We did a good job extending plays, but overall, they got on a few runs, which made the difference."
KATIE MARTINCICH
Freshman setter
Kansas will travel to Ames, Iowa to face Iowa State (16-7, 8-5) this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The Cyclones swept
the lajwhaws earlier this season in Lawrence.
"The Big 12 in general is tough, so we're going to have to battle every time," Bechard said. "We've got three more opportunities on the road and we will get better."
Kansan sportswriter Drew Davison can be contacted at ddavison@kansan.com.
— Edited by Travis Robinett
Freshmen impress in collegiate debut
>> WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
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Kelly Kohn, freshman guard, looks for an opening to pass around Fort Ila state junior guard Meshia Mason. Freshmen make up half of the jayhawks' Women's Basketball team this season.
Taylor Mcintosh, freshman forward, struggles against Fort Hays State's Ashlee Gustin for a basket as the first half of Wednesday night's exhibition game in Allen Fieldhouse winds to a close. Mcintosh led the Jawahars with 16 points and six rebounds.
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Morris was the most impressive of the newcomers. She followed an
BY ASHER FUSCO
In the days leading up to the first tip-off of the 2006 season, coach Bonnie Henrickson left the fans, the media, and her players in the dark. Henrickson did not announce to anyone the starting lineup for the Jayhawks' first exhibition game against Fort Hays State until just before the start of Wednesday's action.
With seven freshmen on the roster, Henrickson had a lot of personnel choices. Come game time, Sade Morris was the only freshman on the court for the Jayhawks, but each of the seven new Jayhawks saw their first collegiate action during the first half.
"Sade was very aggressive and confident," said Hendrickson. "She
assist with an easy趴up on two of Kansas' early possessions. Several minutes into the game, it was clear whatever apprehension she felt about her debut in Allen Fieldhouse was nowhere to be found.
"The college game is much more intense than high school," Morris said. "But honestly, I didn't feel too nervous."
Although she scored only two points in the second half, Morris' quick start helped Kansas jump out to an early lead that the team would not relinquish.
Morris continued to assert herself on offense throughout the first half, often driving through the lane at her leisure on the way to 12 first-half points.
really was a pleasant surprise tonight."
Some of the other fresh faces helped Kansas in less flashy ways. Lindsay Ballweg and Kelly Kohn provided enough defensive intensity to hold Fort Hays State to 20 percent field-goal shooting in the first half and 33.3 percent overall.
Danielle McCray and LaChelda Jacobs were strong on the boards, gathering 11 combined rebounds. In 17 minutes of playing time, McCray also managed to tally 13 points and three assists.
"I think of myself as a player who provides some scoring," said McCray. "At the same time, I've been working hard on my defense."
The drawbacks of having such a young roster were apparent at times during the game. During an
extended stretch in the middle of the second half, the Lady Tigers out hustled, out-shot, and generally outplayed the Jayhawks. Fort Hays State benefited from a lightning-quick eight point barrage from one of their own freshmen, Naomi Bancroft.
Henrickson attributed her team's second-half lapse to a lack of experience but seemed confident the Jayhawks would improve quickly.
With games at Wisconsin and Indiana fast-approaching, fans of Kansas women's basketball have to hope Henrickson's optimism is warranted.
Kansan sportswriter Asher Fusco can be contacted at afusco@kansan.com.
Edited by Derek Korte
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Not only did McIntosh lead the team in points with 18, but her calm demeanor and leadership ability shined through in the second half as she was able to guide her team
The Jayhawks will look to improve their second-half woes during Sunday's exhibition against Washburn.
Junior forward Taylor McIntosh gave the Jayhawk faithful one performance to be proud of. McIntosh had 15 points and shot four of six from the foul line.
Ashlee Gustin.
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through adversity.
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Edited by Erin Wiley
Bancroft gave the Jayhawk defenders trouble after hitting two consecutive three-pointers early in the half. She ended up leading the Lady Tiggers with 11 points.
The layhawks also struggled on the boards after a dominating first-half performance. In the second half, the Lady Tigers grabbed seven offensive rebounds that often turned into points for Brianna Willite and
Foster has worked his way up the depth chart to the second-team offense, and he's found himself working with the undersized freshman quarterback from Texas since last spring.
"I feel like I'm real comfortable with him and I feel like he's really
Foster made the most of his opportunities, and it didn't hurt that he has caught a few balls in practice from Reesing.
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As for the rest of the season, Foster doesn't know whether his role will continue to increase or whether he'll become the go-to guy for another backup quarterback on the practice field.
"I was just happy to be able to step in and make a play," Foster said. "I guess it's just coach's decision who's going to play who's not going to play
comfortable with me." Foster said. "So that worked out."
Kansan staff writer C.J. Moore can be contacted at cjmore@kansan com.
and whatever is in the best interest of the team. If that's me on second string helping out, backing up these guys, that's fine. If it's me playing then that's cool with me too."
— Edited by Travis Robinett
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