Sports University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, February 20, 1991 13 Jayhawks will face Buffs in Boulder Victory depends on shooting holding down Wise, Vandiver By S. J. Bailey Kansan sportswriter The Kansas basketball team moved to No. 8 in the Associated Press college basketball rankings Monday after consecutive victories over Missouri and Kansas State, but thirteen players going better for the 14-Javwhacks. Kansas has found itself in a two-game shooting slump, and has played only about 40 minutes of effective basketball in its last three games. Tonight, the Jayhawks travel to Boulder to take on a Colorado team bursting with confidence after its first Big Eight Conference road victory since 1983. The Buffaloae, 14-9 in six consecutive action, defeated Iowa 8-7 and 88-78 in Ames, snapping a streak of 56 conference losses on the road The Jlayhawks, who lead the nation in field goal percentage, shot a combined 41.9 percent in the Missouri and North Dakota seasons, season average, from 51.0 to 53.2. Sophomore guard Adonis Jordan said the Jayhawks' recent concentration problems were based just as much on coincidence as on mental lethality. "I think it is coincidence that this has happened back to-back-to-back." Jordan said. "But we've got to be able to come out and play better in the first half. We can't always say to ourselves, 'We're going to come Men's Basketball back,' because that might not be the case. We've got to get out there and play with a lot more intensity and in our game right from the start." Coach Roy Williams said he thought the Jayhawks' woes were a product of Kansas' opponents in the conference season were on. "I'm not so sure we've played to our ability the last few games, but I think the other teams have had a lot to do with that." Williams said. "We haven't really been playing poorly, but I think that during the course of the season, your play is going to hit high and low points. The goal is to make sure that your play just doesn't go way up and way down. "I do think we've hit one of those dips right now. What I'd like to do is set as high as we can, and make those dips very little dips." How does Williams plan to get the Jayhawks playing back up? "Challenge them . . . appeal to their pride . . . scream at them," he said. "There's no set answer. If there was, everybody would do the same thing and they wouldn't have the problems to begin with." Kansas will have to try to stop the inside/outside threat of Colorado's Shaun Vandiver and Stevie Wise if they hope to correct their problems Kansas Basketball GAME 24 KANSAS JAYHAWKS Coach: Roy Williams Record:19-4 COLORADO BUFFALOES Coach: Joe Harrington Record: 14-9 PROBABLE STARTERS Player Ht. PPG RPG F-Alonzo Jamison 6-6 11.0 6.6 F-Mike Maddox 6-7 7.5 3.3 F-Mark Randall 6-9 15.5 5.6 G-Terry Brown 6-2 17.6 3.7 G-Adonis Jordan 5-11 11.4 2.9 Player Ht. PPG RPG F-House Guest 6-5 7.8 5.5 F-James Hunter 6-6 10.1 3.7 C-Shaun Vandiver 6-10 20.7 10.9 G-Stevie Wise 6-4 20.9 2.8 G-Billy Law 5-10 7.1 3.1 Game Notes: Kansas will play Colorado tomorrow at 8:05 p.m. Central Standa Time in Boulder, Colo., at the Coors Events Center. The Jayhawks lead the series with the Buffaloes 76-37, but Colorado holds a 24-21 edge in Boulder. Kansas won the season's first meeting with Colorado 95-62. The Jayhawks have a 10-game winning streak and are ranked 8th in the nation In The Associated Press poll. Kansas continues to lead the nation in field goal percentage, despite dropping from 55.0 percent to 53.2 percent. Radio: KLZR (105.9 FM), KJHK (90.7 FM) TV: tonight's game will not be televised locally and be successful in Boulder Wise scored 23 points when the Jayhaws defeated the Buffaloes 56-2 at Allen Field House on Jan. 26, and has averaged 20.9 points this season. Vandiver scored 20 points the last time the two teams Senior forward Mike Maddox said that Colorado was no longer a team that other Big Eight teams could afford to take jubile. to gain a lot more confidence in their abilities. "Maddox said, 'Boulder is a tough place to play, and the fact that they are playing well and broke will make it much tougher to come in and do what we want to do." "Their program is building a lot more success, and they are starting KANSAN Graphic Conference recognizes 2 Jayhawks KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two basketball players from Kansas and one each from Iowa State, Nebraska, Missouri and Oklahoma were named to the Big Eight Conference academic first team yesterday. Kansas seniors Mark Randall and Mike Maddox were named to the Big Eight Conference academic first team yesterday. Repeating from last year's first team were Iowa State center Phil Kunz, a senior with a 3.73 grade point average in finance; Kansas center Mark Randall, senior, 3.50, advertising, and Oklahoma guard Terry Evans, junior, 3.01, business-marketing. Others on the team were Kansas forward Mike Maddox, senior, 32.2 business administration; Missouri forward Jeff Warren, sophomore, 3.42 arts and sciences, and Nebraska guard Beau Reed, 3.25, tinance Named to the honor roll this year were Mike Bergman, Iowa State sophomore, 3.06, pre-medicine; Johnny Terrell, Colorado sophomore, 3.06, art and science; J.F. Hoffman, sophomore, 3.25, business administration; and well, Lloyd, Nebraska senior, 3.11, business administration From The Associated Press Kansas ready for tourney By Mark Spencer Kansan sportswriter After the Kansas men's tennis team stunned fourth-ranked Tennessee in the Jayhawk Tennis Classic, Kansas coach Scott Perelman said the victory would spring the Jayhawks into the rest of the season. That was 19 days ago, and Perelman said that he hoped the momentum still was rolling as the Jahyws headed into today's USTA/ITCA National Team Indoor Tournament in Louisville, Ky. 'We can play with anyone as long as we're focused.' — Sam Garcia Assistant men's tennis coach The 20th-ranked Jayhawks play 13th-ranked Notre Dame today with the winner advancing to play No. 1. seedded Stanford tomorrow. "Notre Dame will be a very competitive match for us." Perelman said. "They're capable of beating us nine to zero, and we're capable of beating them nine to zero. We're also to have to out-compete them to win." Assistant coach Sam Garcia said that the Jayhawks were confident and enthusiastic. "We match up well with them," he we can play with anyone as long as we are able to do that. Kansas senior Chris Walker, the usual No. 2 singles player, did not make the trip because of an arm injury. Perelman said. The Jayhawks' adjusted lineup will be seniors Craig Wildey and Jeff Gross at No.1 and No.2 singles. Juniors Paul Garvin and Rafael Rangel and freshman Rain Buth will play the No. 3 (through No. 5) game against the Han will play No. 6. Perleman said "It's going to have a little effect on us, but this team has dealt well with adversity," he said. "We had some step up when Pat was hurt earlier in the year. Our unity has been the best thing about this team." Kansas will play Wilde and Gross, Rangel and Garvin and Hahn and Buth in doubles competition, Perelman said. The momentum from the victory over Tennessee is still with the Jayhawks Garcia said. "You can tell at practice," he said. "That was the greatest win in Kansas history. It will be here a while." Garcia said the team would try to make something positive out of Walker's absence. Gross said the Jayhawks were playing with a high level of confidence. "I'm always happy to see that." Pere尔曼 said. "I enjoy tournaments and duals more than anything else." Nineteen-day layoffs will be in the past as the National Indoor Tournament marks the beginning of more recently scheduled matches for Kansas. "If everyone goes out there, does the best they can and takes care of themselves, we'll do fine." he said. Forward Danielle Shareef was chosen for the Big Eight all-academic team Monday. The Jayhawks will play at Colorado tonight. 'Hawks expect tough game Aggressive play and careful ball-handling will be necessary for victory at home against Colorado By Lana Smith Kansan sportswriter The Jahawkeh hopes to knock the Colorado Lady Buffs out of their three-way tie for second place in the game at 7 tonight in Allen Field House. When the two teams met Jan. 26 in Boulder, Colo., Kansas coach Marian Washington said she was expecting a tough game. She said it was never easy to play at Colorado. The Jayhawks won by a narrow margin, 71-64. This time the game will be at home, but Washington's forecast has not changed. She still expects a tough game. "It won't be a runaway," Washing ton said. The Buffers were predicted to win the conference title, and they have a good club, Washington said. "Colorado plays great defense." Washington said. "They pressure the passing lanes." She said that to secure a Kansas victory, the Jayhawks would have to play more aggressively than they currently do. They would have to be careful with the ball. Washington said one of the better Kansas-dominated games was Saturday's game against Oklahoma because the Jayhawks had good records, two of 12 turnovers, only two of which occurred during the second half. "We're back on a roll," Shareef said. "We're starting to play the way "Colorado has probably improved, too," Washington said. "I think we hope to play better than we did last year will have to play the full 40 minutes." Washington saw that as an improvement, but she still was skeptical about tonight's game. Kansas junior forward Danielle Shareef said she hoped for a Kansas victory over Colorado. Probable Starters for Women's Basketball
KansasPos.Ht.PPGRPG
Terrilyn JohnsonF5-119.89.3
Tanya BonhamF5-86.01.7
Marthea McCloudC5-106.36.0
Stacy TruittG5-810.34.2
Kay Kay HartG5-79.03.3
Colorado Mindy Henry F 6-2 6.1 4.1 Amy Mathern F 5-9 8.4 3.6 Debbie Johnson C 6-5 13.5 5.2 Stephanie Mack G 5-5 3.6 1.3 Nicky Anderson G 5-8 4.8 2.0 Women's Basketball we know how." Shareef said she was looking for the Buffers to try to deny the Jayhawks the bail, so Kansas could not initiate its offense. One obstacle the Jayhawks will have to maneuver around tonight will be Colorado senior center Debbie Johnson. Johnson scored 18 points against Kansas in the last meeting between the teams, and she managed to block three of the Jawhaws' shots. "They have a key inside player in Debbie Johnson," Washington said. "She is an experienced center for them and one key player that hurt its Kansas improved its record to 15-9 overall and 6-6 in the conference after beating Oklahoma 76-69 Saturday in Norman. Melissa Unterberg/KANSAN Colorado's record is 16-9 overall and 7-5 in the conference, after defeating Iowa State 82-70 Saturday in Boulder. Tonight's game will be the Jay-hawks last home game of the season. * Kansas junior forward Danielle Snyder will day for her academic achievements. Shareef, a communications major, earned a 3.68 grade point average last semester and was named to the Big Eight all academic team along with teammates junior guard Kay Embry, sophomore forward Misti Chennault Balancing basketball and school schedules has been a concern Shareef always has had to deal with, but she said she had learned to stay on top of getting her school work done. Season looks hopeful for A's "You always have to be a step ahead," Sharee said. "I automatically motivate myself, so I guess you are going to challenge. School is my first goal." The Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics have a swagger to restore. "At this point I think we have a chance to be better than we've ever been," said A's manager Tony La Rusa, who will be right only if some of the staff in charge can he solve the A's two biggest dilemmas during the next two months. The three-time American League champions, brought back to earth by a humbling World Series sweep by the Cincinnati Reds, start spring training with a formidable lineup and pitching staff. When the 'A's open spring training Sunday with pitchers and catchers — the full roster will report next Wednesday. La Russa must find the ball for Cy Young Award winner Boh Hoewitt, Dave Stewart and Mike Moore. So formidable that even though a few questions need answering before their April 9 season opener against the Minnesota Cardinals, more imposing than previous teams. While pitching coach Dave Duncan La Russia also has to replace Carney Lansford at third base and fill his 2. no spot in the Oakland batting order Lansford tore up a knee and a shoulder in a snowmobile accident in the season and could be lost for the season. tries to help Moore, who comes off a 13-15 season, right-handed Todd Burns, Reggie Harris and Eric Show, signed as a gift agent, and left Curt Young will battle for the final two starting spots. The health reports on four other regulars will be monitored closely. The A's have reported that Jose Cancseo's back and the surgically wounded Brien Ives, Dave Henderson and Harold Davis will be 100 percent for the season. The A's also added switch-hitting veteran Willie Wilson to an outfield that already boasts MVP Ricky Henderson, Cansco and Dave Henderson. Wilson, a starter with Kansas and Oklahoma State, is ready to assume a reserve role. "I've talked to Willie long and hard." La Russa said. "He knows that role is a very important one to our club. He's ready to handle it." In the infield, first baseman Mark McGwire, second baseman Mike Gallego, and shortstop Weiss will be assigned. Since Law or Earnest Rials at third. Terry Steinbach and Jamie Quirk will open spring training as the A's two top catchers. A third must be found out of a trio of young candidates — Troy Afenir, Eddie Taubenheiser, drafted out of the Cincinnati organization, and Eric Helfand, a 21-year-old, non-roster invitee. Dave Henderson and Weiss are the two leading candidates to fill the No. 2 batting position, a key spot in the rotation, with leadoff hitter Rickey Henderson. The A's, who spent most of 1990 complaining they did not have enough left-handed bats, will not have that problem this season. With Harold Baines, Wilson and Riles, the A's can field a lineup with five left-handed hitters. Weiss is a switch-hitter and Quirk is left-handed. Reds pitcher Rijo signs 3-year, $9 million deal The Associated Press CINCINNATI — World Series MVP Jose Rijo got the multiyear deal he wanted when the Cincinnati Reds agreed yesterday to a three-year contract worth $9 million. The agreement enabled the Reds to confirm a key member of their starting staff, just two days before the balclubc's pitchers and catchers report to spring training in Plant City, Fla. Rijo won the first and fourth games of the Reds' 1990 World Series sweep of the Oakland Athletics. He and a 50 FRA in the World Series. Rijo, 25, had threatened to leave Cincinnati after this season if he didn't get a multiyear deal. The pitcher had been scheduled for an arbitration hearing with the Reds yesterday in New York. During the season, the right. hander was 14-8 with a 2.70 ERA and seven complete games in 29 starts. With the new contract, he becomes the 39th player and the 16th pitcher to agree to a contract averaging $3 million a season. The deal includes a $250,000 signi- gning bonus and $2.25 million salary for 1991, $3 million in 1992 and $3.5 million in 1993. Rijo, who made $700,000 in 1980, also can earn up to $500,000 a year in performance bonuses: $62,500 each for 27,29,31 and 33 starts and $62,500 each for 165, 172, 205 and 220 innings pitched. He had been asking $2.9 million for this season in arbitration, while the Reds offered $1.6 million. Rijo was the last of Cincinnati's players eligible for salary arbitration this year. Eight Reds players remain unsigned.