Tuesday, February 27, 2001
The University Daily Kansan
Section B · Page 3
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Sooner women clinch Big 12
By Brandon Stinnett sports@kansan.com Kansan sportswriter
The drama has ended in the Big 12 Conference as the Oklahoma women's basketball team clinched its first championship since 1966 Saturday with a 88-83 overtime victory against Oklahoma State.
The win extended a 13-game winning streak for the Sooners (23-4 overall and 14-1 in the Big 12), but Oklahoma State guard Chantaya Hawkins tried to run Oklahoma's chances by knocking down five three-pointers and scoring a career-high 26 points.
A 12-0 run put the Cowgirls (13-13 and 5-10) ahead 72-70 with 13 remaining, but Oklahoma guard Rosalind Ross made two free throws with 25 seconds left that gave the Sooners the lead, 74-72.
Oklahoma State forward Trisha Skibie forced overtime, but Oklahoma made five of six free throws in the overtime and held on to win.
"All the pressure was on us tonight."
Oklahoma coach Sherri Coale said. "But we still found a way to win. I think this shows our dimensions — the depth we have on this team." Cyclones swirl past Aggies
Iowa State (22-4 and 12-3) breezed by Texas A&M in its final home game. 82-61.
Senior guard Megan Taylor became Iowa State's career rebounding leader during the game as her seven rebounds increased her career total to 924, breaking the old record of 921 set by Tony Burns from 1981 to 1965.
Texas A&M forward Jainetta Saunders scored 29 points and became the Aggies' single-season scoring leader with 589 points.
Texas A&M (12-14 and 2-13) matched Iowa State's scoring early, tying the game at 23-23 with 8:46 left in the first half, but five players scored in a 20-2 run that put Iowa State up 43-25.
"We were in the game and the next thing I knew, we were down 15 just that quick," Texas & M coach Peggie Gillom said. "Gosh, when they're draining threes, that's their game, and they do it perfectly."
Texas Tech rips Texas
Texas Tech (21-5 and 12-3)
avenged an earlier home loss against Texas (19-10 and 7-8) with an 76-60 victory Saturday.
Texas Tech forward Plenette Pierson, after being held to just four points in the teams' previous meeting, scored 24 points and hauled in 12 rebounds.
Colorado kicks Wildcats
Colorado (20-6 and 11-4), led by center Britt Hartshorn's 19 points and 12 rebounds, rolled past Kansas State 74-56 on Saturday.
Four Buffaloes scored in double figures in the game. Forward Nicole Ohlie led the Wildcats (12-14 and 2-13) with 20 points. Bears veto "Huskers' victory bid
huskers' victory bid
Baylor (19-7 and 8-7) nudged ahead of Nebraska (12-16 and 4-11) with an 11-3 run early in the second half and cruised to a 77-57 victory on Saturday. Guard Sheila Lambert led the bears with 22 points and forward Danielle Crockrum scored 12 of her 14 in the second half.
*Edited by Melinda Werner*
— Edited by Melinda Weaver
The weather may not be cooperating, but the men's golf team refuses to let that get it down. In the latest Golfweek
Golf team swings into No.19 spot
Sagarin college golf rankings, the team rose to a No. 19 ranking.
This ranking came on the heels of a first-place finish in the Rice Intercollegiate Tournament last week. The Jayhawks combined and fired an 861, which was 12 strokes better than second place Mississippi State.
"We were lucky to play that well without much practice," coach Ross Randall said. "I was pleased because they showed they're kind of touch."
Kansas had to step up its game on short notice after a long layoff from the fall. Unfortunately, the harsh Kansas winter forced the Jayhawks to look for other tournaments around the country far away from Lawrence.
"We hoped to be playing in a tournament in Southern California, but
we weren't invited," Randall said. "We also could have played in a tournament in Arizona. We needed to play in a good tournament at a nice course."
Now, it's mental toughness that Kansas needs, as the team isn't scheduled for another tournament until March 12-13 in the Louisiana Classics Intercollegiate in Lafayette, La.
The almost month-long break between tournaments has left the team with an opportunity to work on certain aspects of its game.
"Assuming we get some good weather, we need to work on everything," Randall said. "The most important thing is to hit balls outside because hitting balls inside doesn't do a whole lot for you."
The break also gives Randall the opportunity to consider what direction the team is headed as it races toward the key part of the season.
"We don't have a superstar yet, but this team is deeper than last year's." It wouldn't surprise me to see a different player play really well each
week." he said.
Depth is an element that Kansas needs considering the overall strength displayed by the Big 12 Conference in men's golf.
The Jayhawks played against conference foes Baylor, Kansas State, Missouri, Nebraska and Texas Tech in the Rice Intercollegiate, but Randall said Kansas had yet to face the true powers of the conference.
"Texas and Oklahoma are coming on real strong and obviously Oklahoma State will be tough since they're the defending national champions," he said.
Despite the challenges that lie ahead in the conference, Randall is pleased with the desire and confidence that his team possesses.
“These guys are a really competitive bunch. They think they have a chance to have a really good year.” Randall said. “Everybody knows we're a pretty good team and hopefully we can see our ranking continue to rise.”
John Domoney
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