Sports University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, February 18. 198/ 13 Kansas trips at Iowa State again By a Kansan reporter The Kansas Jayhawks' lucky red uniforms were little help last night as Jeff Grayer scored 28 points and Tom Schafer added 25, giving Iowa State a 66-96 victory at Holton Coliseum. The Cyclones, semi-finalist in the Midwest Regional last season, seemed to have hit rock-bottom Saturday when they lost to Colorado, the last-place team in the Big Eight Conference. But Iowa State started strong last night and never let up as they easily handled the first place Jayhawks. Grayer, Schafer and senior center Sam Hill combined for 71 points. Both played all 40 minutes of the game and had 11 rebounds each. "They just outplayed us," Danny Manning said. "Grayer does the things his team needs him to do." Manning led the Jayhawks with 30 points and 13 rebounds. In KU's last six games, Manning has averaged 29 points a game. Kansas took the early lead when Chris Piper scored the team's first six points. The Jayhawks took their biggest lead of the game when Kevin Pritchard's three-point shot put them up 9-4. But baskets by Hill and Robinson cut the Kansas lead to one. Thom- Men's Basketball pkins then stole the ball from Manning at midcourt and scored on a layup, giving the Cyclones a lead they never relinquished. The loss left Kansas 19-7 and 8-3 in the Big Eight. Oklahoma and Missouri can move into a first-place T hat's the first time I've seen us play like we did last year. If we get going like we did tonight,we can beat anybody.' — Johnny Orr Iowa State basketball coach tie with the Jayhawks if they win ties tonight. Oklahoma faces Colorado in Norman, and Missouri takes on Omaha. KU plays intrastate rival Kansas State tomorrow in Allen Field House, its last home game of the season. "We just got caught up in their game and our young kids just got carried away." Kansas coach Larry Brown said. The loss extended Brown's losing streak in Ames to four games. He has yet to win at Hilton in his four seasons as KU coach. The last time the Jayhawks wore their red uniforms they lost to Duke in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Final Four. The Cyclones pushed the lead to 10 with about 6 minutes left in the first half. After Turgeon missed at the Kansas end, Grayer made a layup on the fast break and was fouled by Piper. Grayer hit the bonus, and Iowa State led 35-25. Iowa State held a 46.38 lead at hitime and raced as by as many as possible. Kansas attempted a late rally and closed the score to 86-75 with 3:13 left in the game on Jeff Guelden's three-point basket. But Hill answered with a basket for Iowa State, and Schafer partially blocked Gueldner's next three-point attempt. Terry Woods was fouled the next time down the court and his free throw put Iowa State back up by 14. Kansas launched 14 three-pointers in the game but only connected on 7. Kansas | | M | FG | PT | R | A | O | F | Tp | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Manning | 39 | 9-16 | 12-16 | 17 | A | 4 | 12 | 30 | | Piper | 21 | 9-16 | 12-16 | 17 | A | 4 | 12 | 30 | | Pelock | 13 | 2-2 | 1-2 | 2 | B | 7 | 2 | 12 | | Hunter | 13 | 5-11 | 1-2 | 2 | B | 7 | 2 | 12 | | Hunter | 14 | 5-11 | 1-2 | 2 | B | 7 | 2 | 12 | | Prichard | 23 | 3-12 | 0-1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | | Alvarado | 12 | 3-10 | 0-1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | | Randall | 10 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | | Randall | 10 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | | Harris | 18 | 1-4 | 0-1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | | Barry | 4 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | | Barry | 4 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | | Totals | | 31-70 | 90-94 | 41-44 | 16 | 55 | 9 | 100 | Percentages: FG. 443, FT 714. Three-point goals: 4-14 (Pirschard 1-2), Turgue 1-5 (Niemann 1-2). Blocked Shots: 4, Turnovers: 14, Net Goals: 5, Steals: 6 (Hornsby 2). Technical: None Iowa State | | M | FG | FT | R | A | I | P | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Schafer | 40 | 8-16 | 9-9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25 | | Gayer | 40 | 9-15 | 8-12 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 24 | | Hill | 40 | 9-15 | 8-12 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 26 | | Robinson | 35 | 5-11 | 3-4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 | | Thompson | 30 | 2-6 | 1-3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 5 | | Woods | 10 | 1-2 | 1-3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | | Quintan | 5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | | Spinks | 13 | 1-4 | 1-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | | Totals | 38-65 | 24-34 | 19-21 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 95 | Percentages: FG 538 FT 706. 3 point goals: 1- (Robinson 1- Scherfer 0- Blocked Shots: 0- Turnovers: 9 (Grayer 3- (Thompkins 2) Technicals: Thomas 3) Half: Iowa State 46-38 A. 14,222 Coleman leads KSU to Big Eight victory The Associated Press MANHATTAN — Norris Coleman scored 22 points, and Mitch Richmond added 20 last night as Kansas State rolled to an 81-60 Big Eight Conference basketball victory over Oklahoma State. The Wildcats, 7-4 in the Big Eight and 16-7 overall, missed their first 11 shots from the field but rebounded for its 10th game victory in 12 games at Ahearn Field House this season. The outcome was never in question after Richmond, a 6-foot-5 junior forward, scored 12 points during an 18-Kansas State spurt that gave the Wildcats a 55-26 lead with 12:44 left in the game. Oklahoma State was led by forward Jason Manuel, who had 13 points before fouling out with 1:31 in the NBA; his team dropped to 3-8 in the Big Eight and 7-47 overall. Center Syllvester Kinchann scored 10 points for the Cowboys. Kansas State's Steve Henson and Oklahoma State's Ray Allard were ejected for fighting late in the first half. Both benches emptied with 4:35 left in the first half. Kansas State was holding a 6-18 lead when Henson and Alford, the Cowboys' second-leading score, swore punches near the goal line. After play resumed, Kansas State went on a 9.2 run and took a 37.20 halftime lead. MEN'S BIG 8 STANDINGS Yesterday's Results
ConferenceOverall
WLPct.WLPct.
Kansas73.777195.764
Oklahoma73.700195.762
Missouri73.700195.764
Kansas St.74.636177.708
Nebraska75.500177.652
Colorado430.6221618.788
Okla St.38.273618.304
Colorado191.000618.304
Yesterday's Results Kansas St. 81, Oklahoma St. 60 Iowa St. 95, Kansas 86 Tonight's games Tonight's games Colorado at Oklahoma Nebraska at Missouri Tomorrow's games Kansas St. at Kansas Murray vs. games Missouri at Colorado. Iowa St. at Oklahoma St. Nebraska at Oklahoma Kansas at John's. Saturday's games Two coaches join KU football staff By DIANE FILIPOWSKI The KU football team has filled its last two coaching vacancies and, with the big recruiting day past, can rest easy until spring workouts. Coach Bob Valesente recently named Vic Eumont, a former coach at KU, as defensive line coach, and Jonnyley as an outside linebacker coach. The Jayhawks also have signed 24 high school seniors and one junior college transfer since the national signing day Feb. 11. The signing period will last until April 1. Eumont was the Jayhawk's recruiting coordinator in 1983 and the leader of the team. Eumont returns to Kansas from Holy Cross High School in New Orleans, where he was the team's head coach for a year. Conley comes from the University of Texas Austin, where he was an outside linebacker coach. But Eumont said he was glad to be back in Lawrence. The Louisiana native and Tulane University graduate said yesterday that when he decided to return to New Orleans to coach his old high school team, he thought the move would be permanent. In 1985, Eumont coached under then-Kansas coach Mike Gottfried, but he said he thought he would have no problems working under Valesen. "After having spent three years here, I really think Kansas can be a powerhouse in the Big Eight Conference," he said. "If anyone in the conference can catch the big teams, I really think it is KU." "Working under Bob will not be difficult because his philosophy is the same as me." Eumont said. "He is committed to building a long-term program, and so am I." Eumont said that he thought the team needed to build its program from athletes within the state to have a team that would be competitive in the conference. After recruiting from within Kansas, the team then could attract athletes from other parts of the nation, he said. Conley said his contacts outside of the state, especially in Texas, would be beneficial to the Jayhawks in recruiting players. In addition to being an assistant at Texas for four seasons, Conley, a graduate of East Texas State, also spent two seasons coaching at Texas School of Law and its coach training at Plano High School in Texas, where he attended high school "I plan on using my coaching experience in Texas to help Kansas out with recruiting efforts next year." Conley said. "I am fortunate enough to have been involved in a winning program," Conley said, "and I would like to thank you for helping me in this area more than anything else." While at Texas, Conley helped guide the Longhorns to consecutive appearances in the Sun, Cotton, Freedom and Bluebonnet bowls. Conley said that he wanted to work with defensive players so they would have an edge against them. "I want to establish a work ethic of intensity in spring practices," Conley said. "Winning games in the fall depends on training in the spring and in the summer." Conley said that players would need to be patient. Tennis team makes first trip to nationals By ROB KNAPP Staff writer Organizers of the ITCA National Team Indoor Championship in Louisville had just called Kansas men's and women's tennis coach Scott Perelman. The men's practice time was being moved up two hours from 2 p.m. yesterday to noon, they told him, meaning the team was scheduled to hit only 15 minutes after its plane landed. The men's squad will become the first Kansas tennis team to play in a national team event when it plays its first-round match today in Louisville. The Jayhawks face Kentucky at 8 a.m. Although Perelman was irritated, he couldn't help but smile. It's easier to handle new problems when they are created by success. See TENNIS, p. 14, col. 1 Kentucky has been a top 20 team for the past several years, Perelman said, but the Jayhawks don't think they are in over their heads. "I'm really happy for our guys, especially after all the hard work that we've done." Perelman said. "We moved back to its original time. "We match up pretty well with them up and down the line and in doubles." Perelman said. "This group's not going to be intimidated." Should the Jayhawks win their first match, they probably would meet top-ranked Southern California in the second round. "We'll attack the situation," Perelman said. "With momentum, this Kansas won that title by beating both Oklahoma State, Big Eight Conference champions nine of the last 10 games. Oklahoma, another traditional tennis power. "Northwestern is a very big Solid Ten team," Perelman said. "They're young, but they were playing at WCU. I thought we played really well." The Jayhawks defeated Northwestern 8-1 and Miami of Ohio 7-2 over the wings. The team qualified for the Inter-legiate Tennis Coaches Association tournament when it won the Region V game in late January at Oklahoma City. group can do just about anything. " Among the players who won both their singles matches that weekend was senior Mike Wolf, who plays No. 1 singles. Wolf, as captain of the team, has some special responsibilities in preparing the team for the ITCA tournament. "He knows what to expect, and he tells everybody what to look for." Wildey said. "And he gets everybody fired up, like they are now." "He's gone to national tournaments by himself based on the way he's played in the past," said freshman Craig Wildey, No. 3 singles player and Wolf's partner in No. 1 doubles. Miami has been champion or runner-up in the Mid-American Conference for the past seven years. Perelman said. 'Hawks look to Ott for senior leadership Rv DAVID ROYCE Staif writer Leadership is a quality many coaches look for in their senior players to provide stability and success for a team. Guard Evette Ott is the only senior on the KU women's basketball team. Dan Ruettimann SPECIAL TO THE KANSAN As the only senior on the Kansas women's basketball team, Euvette Ott provides that and more. Kevin Cook, assistant coach said. "Her experience and and her willingness to help others have really helped the team." he said. neally helped the team," he said. Otte came to Kansas from Flint, Mich., in the 1983-84 season and she described her playing style at the time as impulsive. "I really didn't know my role," she said. "But once I moved to point guard I had to become a thinking ballbauer." A a knee injury that required surgery shortend her freshman season. Before the injury, she started six of 10 games. In high school, Ott played the wing position. Off the court, OT earned better than a 3.0 grade point average last semester. Her major is exercise physiology. "She came in as a number two guard and had never played point, but she has grown into that position well." Cook said. "In my four years here, I have seen her grow both on and off the court." Dan Ruettimann/SPECIAL TO THE KANSAN "The two hardest parts of being a student athlete are the traveling and studying after a loss," she said. "After a loss, you just have to put everything into focus and concentrate on studying." Lately, Ott's focus has been on the Big Eight and National Collegiate Athletic Association tournaments. The Jayhawks are 6-5 in the conference, 13-12 overall. "I'm real excited," she said. "We belonged in the race from the beginning, and now we are peaking at the right time." In her four years, Ott has yet to parapicipate in the NCAA tournament. "Right now we are hard to beat," she said. Ott said she saw herself as a stabilizer and team leader. "I come out and play every game and give all I have," she said. Kansas rotates OT and freshman guard Lisa Braddy in the point guard position when they are in the lineup together "It has been good for both of them." Cook said. "She has groomed Lisa for the quarterback role." As the only senior on the team, many of the players look to Ott for advice. "She is a leader," said Shawna Waters, junior forward. "She has talked with me a lot about when to tell her that he was not and that has helped me." KU forward Jackie Martin, a junior, said she had also benefited from playing with Ott. "She is the type of player I love to play with and is the best I have had the opportunity to play with." Martin said. Oh's goal is to help the team win the Big Eight Tournament and go to the NCAA Tournament "I want to give all I have so when I leave I can say I did my best." Kansas plays final road game in Ames The KU women's basketball team, just one game out of first place in the Big Eight Conference. will play its last regular-season road game at 7 tonight against Iowa State in Ames. After Saturday's victory over the Oklahoma Sooners, the Jayhawks are tied with Oklahoma State with a 6-5 record. They trail Kansas State, Missouri and Nebraska, which have 7-4 conference records. The Big Eight race has been close, and Coach Marian Washington said nearly every team was still in the race. Only Iowa State, with a 1-10 conference record and 11-13 overall, is completely out of the race. Despite the Cyclones record, assistant coach Kevin Cook said the Cyclones were tough at home. With three games left to play, only two games separate the top seven teams. Iowa State picked up its first victory Saturday on the road with an 80-66 win over Colorado. "They beat Colorado by 14 points, so they are a very capable team." Cook said. Kansas defeated Iowa State earlier in the season at Allen Field House 79-64 and holds an all-time record of 14-2 against the Cyclones. In the first game, Iowa State forward Stephanie Smith was the dominant player, scoring 23 points. But last year Iowa State defeated Kansas in Ames 68-60. Probable Starters **Kansas (13-12)** F Shawna Waters (5-9), 9.5 pp F Jackie Martin (5-11), 9.5 pp C Sandy Shaw (6-0), 8.1 pp G Lisa Braddy (5-7), 9.8 pp G Gevert Ott (5-7), 10.2 pp ** Iowa State (11-13)** F Stephanie Smith (6:1), 17.5 ppg F Vanessa Ward (6:0), 6.2 ppg C Carmen Jaspers (6:3), 10.2 ppg G Etta Burns (5:7), 10.8 ppg G Sandy Gainter (5:9), 8.7 ppg Mattingly wins highest arbitration case ever United Press International NEW YORK—New York Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly won the highest salary ever awarded in baseball's arbitration process yesterday and will earn $1,975,000 this season. The losing players yesterday were Kevin McReynolds of the New York Mets, Danny Cox of St. Louis and Jay Howell of Oakland. Mattingly's victory, coupled with the announcement of three awards in the club owner's, brought the winter season a scorecard to Owners 13, Players 7. Mattingly, 25, batted 352 in 1986 with 31 home runs and 113 RBIs. Held the American League in slugging percentage (573) and was the top fielding first baseman for the third straight year. He was named the league's Most Valuable Player in 1985 The Yankees had offered $1.7 million, a 24 percent increase over Mattingly's 1986 salary of $1,375,000. The player and his agent, Jim Krivacs, countered with the highest salary sought in 11 years of arbitration, $1,975,000. during the off-season. Mattingly's salary case was heard Monday in New York by arbitrator Arvid Anderson. McReynolds' case was heard Monday by Thomas Christensen. But Christensen ruled in favor of the Mets' $625,000 offer instead of the $252,000 sought by the outfielder acquired from San Diego McReynolds earned $275,000 in the 1960 season while hitting 28 with 20 passes. "I have no animosity," he said in a statement released by the Mets. "It was a business decision. We tried the case and lost. Right now, my only concern is getting down to spring training and putting on a Met uniform for the first time." Cox, the only player to take the Cardinals to arbitration this year, will earn $600,000 rather than $875,000, a $495,000 increase from his 1986 salary. The right-hander cracked an ankle bone during spring training last year and missed the first two months of the season. He finished with a 12.13 record and 2.90 ERA. Howell, a reliever who went 3-6 with 16 saves and a 3.38 ERA, will repeat his 1986 salary, $330,000. He had been seeking a $100,000 raise The Yankees and Mattingly last year agreed to a contract hours before his arbitration hearing. This year followed a similar scenario, but the parties could not settle on a two-year pact and the hearing went as scheduled. Mattingly, stranded by bad weather in Dayton, Ohio, on his way home to Evansville, Ind., reached Krivitsa yesterday to learn of the award. "He was pleased with the award obviously," the agent said.