University Daily Kansan / Friday, February 1, 1991 Sports 11 Kansas prepares to play Cyclones By Lana Smith Kansan sportswriter In its second home game this week, the Kansas women's basketball team will face the Iowa in tomorrow in Allen Field House. The Jayhawks were forced to play conservatively Wednesday night when Kansas State applied for a trade in the game, Washington said. Kansas coach Marian Washington said she was looking forward to the rematch with Iowa State to the Cyclones 64-62 on Jan. 18. "In our first game against Iowa State, we were not aggressive enough in the first half, but in the second半 we came back." Washington said. "We need to put two halves together." Washington said she had seen an improved Kansas team since the last Iowa State game and not expect the Jayhawks' loss to have on Wednesday to have a negative effect on their play tomorrow. "We had such a great game." Washington said. "I don't want to focus on the negative, because we both played well. The main thing is we know we played well, and we are proud of that." Washington said the Jahwys planned to play an up-tempo game against the Cyclones to secure a Kansas victory. Iowa State has a senior-oriented team, and Washington said the Women's Basketball Jayhawks would have to watch 6-foot-2 Cyclone senior center Lynne Lorenzen. Lorenzen is shooting 55 percent from the field and 80 percent from the free throw line. However, Lorenzen ran into four trouble during the Cyclones' last match with Kansas, and she scored only five points during the nine minutes of play before she fouled out of the game. After losing to Kansas State on Wednesday, the Jayhawks record fell to 13-6 overall and 4-3 in the conference. Iowa State's record dropped to 9-10 overall and 4-3 in the conference after Oklahoma defeated the Cyclones 101-74. Four of Iowa State's probable starters are seniors. Cyclone senior forward Laurie Decker grabbed six rebounds and had four assists against Oklahoma on Wednesday. Washington said it would be interesting to see what happened in tomorrow's game, since Kansas has strengthened both its offense and the team knows what it takes to play a Big Eight Conference game. "We're trying to maintain the progress that we've made." Washington said. Probable Starters for Women's Basketball
KansasPos.Ht.PPGRPG
23 Terrilyn JohnsonF5-1110.29.0
32 Danielle ShareefF5-95.72.9
54 Marthea McCloudC5-105.66.2
21 Stacy TruittG5-89.84.6
33 Kay Kay HartG5-79.42.9
Iowa State
44 Sanquenetta DavisF6-07.05.1
25 Laurie DeckerF6-011.43.9
51 Lynne LorenzenC6-213.85.3
34 Kirsten BeachG5-94.21.8
5 Tynetta RasheedG5-109.24.4
Melissa Unterberg/KANSAN Nuggets coach files suit against lawyer The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Denver Nuggets coach Paul Westhead today filled a $1 million defamation suit against the attorney for the family of Hank Gathers, who died last year while working at Westhead at Loyola Marymount. The lawsuit, filed against Bruce Fagel in Philadelphia Common Peas Court, claims Fagel has publicly made false allegations about Westhead's connection to Gathers' death, including the allegation that if it were not for Paul Westhead, Hank Gathers would be alive today. Fagel represents the Gathers family in a $2.25 million wrong-fault death suit pending in Superior Court in Los Angeles. That lawsuit names Westhead and Loyla Marymount among 13 other defendants. The lawsuit filed today by Westhead's attorney, Richie Phillips, cites remarks by Fagel in a news conference about the case. Gathers died March 4 at the age of 23, one hour and 40 minutes after collapsing during a West Coast Conference tournament game at Loyola Marymount, which is in Los Angeles. An autopsy found a heart disorder caused his death. Gathers had been treated for an irregular heartbeat but was allowed to keep playing. Phillips said a March 2 settlement conference had been set for that case, scheduled to come to trial in September, but he said he would not In that lawsuit, the family accused Westhead of asking Gathers' doctors, with the university's knowledge, to reduce or change his medication to improve his play without regard to the physical detriment to Gathers and with a conscious disregard for his life and safety. "I do not intend that there is going to be a settlement of that case," Phillips said. "I intend that there is going to be a trial and at that trial, Paul Westhead is going to be vindicated." Westhead has denied the allegations, saying he was never a part of the medical decisions concerning Gathers. Cyclones' record masks talent By S. J. Bailey Kansas basketball coach Roy Williams knows that Iowa State's 8-13 record is the worst of any team in the Big Eight Conference. He also knows they are near the conference cellar with a league record of 2-3. Kansan sportswriter So why is Williams concerned about tomorrow's road contest with the Cyclones at the James H. Hilton Coliseum in Ames? "You can't find another team in America with that record that could beat them," Williams said. "I really wanted to be a good team, and they really had some tough luck." Kansas Basketball GAME 19 The worst luck thrown the Cyclones' direction this season has been their schedule. USA Today ranked Iowa State's schedule as the most difficult in the country. The Cyclones already have played Indiana, Arizona, Syracuse, North Carolina and Nebraska, all of which have been ranked in The Associated Press top 15. "They've really played some tough people," he said. "North Carolina loses to South Carolina, and then Iowa State has to play them the next night. That's like going in front of a team. They're not going to win that game." Despite their grueling schedule, the Cyclones have shown their potential during the past few weeks. After a heartbreaking 82-78 loss to Missouri on Saturday in Columbia, Iowa State handed Oklahoma the Sooners' third straight loss 82-79 Wednesday night in Ames. "I think they've already proven them are a fine basketball team," Williams said. "They go to Columbia and they've got the ball with 45 seconds to play and down by three. And they had a lead with two-and-a- KANSAS JAYHAWKS Coach: Roy Williams Record: 14-4 PROBABLE STARTERS IOWA STATE CYCLONES Coach: Johnny Orr Record: 8-13 Player Ht. PPG RPG Player Ht. PPG RPG F-Alonzo Jamison 6-6 11.2 6.0 F-Norman Brown 6-6 17.1 3.9 F-Mike Maddox 6-7 8.9 3.1 F-Brad Pippett 6-5 9.8 6.8 F-Mark Randall 6-9 14.3 5.4 C-Victor Alexander 6-9 7.5 6.4 G-Terry Brown 6-2 19.1 3.7 G-Doug Collins 6-1 12.9 4.1 G-Adonis Jordan 5-11 11.4 2.9 G-Justus Thiplen 6-2 8.2 5.3 Game Notes: Kansas will play Iowa State tomorrow in Ames, Iowa. The tiopp is 1 p.m. Kansas leads the series against the Cyclones 136-46, and the Jahawks are 52-29 in Ames. Kansas is third in the Big Eight Conference race with a 3-2 league record, while Iowa State is 7th with a mark of 2.4. The Cyclones' Victor Alexander was named Big Eight Player of the Week Jan. 2, and Kansas' Terry Brown was given the honor two weeks ago. Radio: KLZR (105.9 FM) JKHJ (90.7 FM) half minutes to play. They're showing a lot of improvement." In order to stop Iowa State, the Jayhawks will have to find some way to corral Cyclone center Victor Alexander. Alexander was a second team all-Big Eight selection and the fourth leading scorer in the league last season. He is among the top three scorers in the conference this season with 23.8 points a game and shoots 67 percent from the field. He also has averaged 9.1 rebounds a game. Senior guard Doug Collins and sophomore guard Justus Thigpen also have averaged in double figures for the team, with 12.2 points a game respectively. The Jayhawks are looking for their second consecutive conference road victory of the season after putting together an effective second half in Tuesday night's victory against Kansas State. Kansas faces top-ranked teams Kansas sophomore guard Adonis Jordan said the Jayhawks could not afford another first half letdown if they expected to defeat the Cyclones. Players eager to begin matches with Tennessee, Wisconsin "We're going to have to play 40 minutes like we played in the second half against Kansas State to beat Iowa State," Jordan said. "They've got a good team, and we've got to play with poise and not let the loud crowd get to us if we're going to beat them." Kansan sportswriter By Mark Spencer "I can tell you, I'm sick of practice," Wildey, a senior, said. "Everyone is really ready to play." Kansas tennis player Craig Wildley will play anybody as long as the opponent isn't wearing a Jayhawk on any part of his outfit. After an 18-day break since their last match, the 20th-ranked Jayhawks will play Wisconsin and fourth-ranked Tennessee this weekend in the Jayhawk Tennis Classic at Alamara Tennis and Swim The Jayhawks, 3-1, will face Tennessee tonight at 5 p.m. and Wisconsin at 3 p.m. tomorrow. Wisconsin will play Sunday morning at 10:30. Rafel Rangel practices for this weekend's tennis tournament. Kansas coach Scott Perelman said this weekend could be the best weekend of collegiate tennis ever in Lawrence. "Our history has been that we have had to play the top 25 teams on the road on their courts," Perelman said. "When we have a chance to get two teams in here or that are legitimately top-25 or -30 teams, we need to take advantage of the home crowd." Perelman said it was usually difficult for Kansas to bring in top-ranked teams, but Tennessee was coming as a 'a special financial arrangement.' "Their coach and I happen to be very close personal friends, and we played his tournament the last two years." Perelman said. "What I've tried to do is schedule the best teams I could," DePalmer said. "I'd much rather play a team that played his lineup, and play his lineup straight or pull some "We were able to guarantee him lodging, ground transportation, and some of his meals, and he was willing to pick up their own air fare." Tennessee coach Mike DePalmer said his friendship with Perman was a big reason the Volunteers came to Lawrence. other shenanigans. Scott and I are really good friends." DePalmer said he was expecting a tough match from Kansas. "They're right on the threshold," DePalmer said. "They've had some good wins, and I'm sure they'll have some great ones soon." Although the highly regarded Vols may grab most of the attention this weekend, Wisconsin should not be overlooked, Perelman said. "A lot of people think that they are the favorite in the Big Ten this year," Perelman said. To attract large crowds, match times have been scheduled around tomorrow's Kansas basketball game. There will be free admission and give-aways in between matches, Perelman said. "We are doing everything we possibly can attract spectators," Perelman said. "It's always been my feeling that if you come out and at a game, I give a college tennis match a chance you will thoroughly enjoy yourself." Former Eagles coach Ryan considers Tampa Bay job Bucs also consider Giants, Dolphins assistants for job "He said he will make up his mind before long, I'm sure I am a strong candidate." Ryan said after a 2½-hour discussion at Calverhouse's home. "I was very impressed. It was my first time meeting him. We talked about a lot of things." Tampa, Fla. — Buddy Ryan proclaimed himself a strong candidate for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' coaching job after a meeting yesterday with owner Hush Culverhouse. The Associated Press Ryan is one of several candidates for the Bucs job, which former 49ers coach and current NBC broadcaster Bill Walsh turned down Wednesday. Other candidates include interim coach Richard Williamsof, New York Giants defensive coordinator Bill Belichick, and Miami Dolphins assistant Gary Stevens, who also talked to Tampa Bay owners yesterday. Ryan was 43-38-1 in five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, but was fired Jan. 8, three days after he left. 20-6 playoff loss to Washington. Belichck was interviewed yesterday for the Cleveland Clippers with the filing of Bud Carson. Belichck scheduled to meet today with Most consider Ryan a longshot to land the Buc's job. His differences with Eagles owner Norman Braman have been well publicized, and Ryan further aggrudated the relationship when he became one of the Bucs' a series of downs during the playoff loss to the Redbuds. Culverhouse, who fired Ray Perkins before the end of the season. Also, Ryan's anti-management stance during the 1987 player's strike could work against him at Tampa, where Culverhouse was one of the leading proponents of playing replacement games. Ryan, however, shrugged off the suggestion that he and Culverhouse might not be a good match. "People that know Mr. C and know me think that we'll get along great," Ryan said. Ryan said Culverhouse did not say when he expected to make a decision. "I didn't really ask him, or pin him down," Ryan said. "To me, it's his job to offer, so he can do it any time he wants to." The Bucs were 6-10 last season, and Ryan said he thought they were closer to being a playoff team than a lot of people thought. Asked if he also was interested in the opening at Cleveland, the coach said he had not been contacted by the Browns. "But (Tampa Bay) is really the job I would like to have because I think I can turn this thing around in a New York minute." he said. Stevens, the Dolphins quarterback and pass offense coach, was the offensive coordinator at the University of Miami when Bucs quarterback Vinny Testaverde won the Heisman Trophy. Dolphins coach Don Shula said Bucs administrator Phil Krueger had contacted Miami and received permission to interview Stevens, who recently turned down an offer to join the Dallas Cowboys. Meanwhile, Cleveland has intec viewed former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Fitz Shur Raiders and Raiders assist Mike White. Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Bill Cowher is expected to interview with the Browns on Friday. Sports briefs Tennis team will play 2 matches in Topeka The Jayhawks, 2-1, are led by juniors Eveline Hamers and Renee Raychaudhi, who are both 3-0 in competition. The Kansas women's tennis team will travel to Topeka this weekend and play Arkansas tomorrow and Illinois on Sunday. "I believe we're the better team," Goins said. "If we play the way we can, we should win." Junior Page Goins said the team was looking forward to the Razor-backs' challenge. The Jayhawks do not play again at home until they face Illinois-Chicago on Feb. 22. Kansas football takes 2 more commitments The Kansas football team has received two more oral commitments from Kansas high school seniors. Jason Burritt of Lansing High School and Daryl Jones of Wichita Southeast High School both committed to the Jayhawks on Wednesday. Burritt is a 6-foot-6, 190-pound quarterback. Jones is a 6-3, 265 tackle. The Jayhawks have received at least 10 oral commitments, with eight of them coming from high school seniors in Kansas. Seniors and junior college players across the nation may sign letters of intent on Wednesday. Deion Sanders signs contract with Braves Deion Sanders, an outfielder who also plays cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons, agreed to a one-year, $650,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves farm team at Richmond of the Class AAA International League. Sanders hit .158 for the New York Yankees in 13 at-bats last season and was released after he left the team to join the Falcons. Sanders will play baseball through July 31 and then will report to the Falcons. Meanwhile, Braves shortstop Andres Thomas was one of five players in salary arbitration to agree to a one-year contract, leaving 10 in arbitration. Also setting were the first-round picks by land, Kansas City pitcher Jeff Montgomery and Kansas City infielder Bill Pecota. After short marriage, Canseco divorces wife MIAMI — Oakland Athletics outfielder Jose Canseco has filed for divorce from his wife Ester after years of marriage, his attorney said. "The case was filed on Jan. 16, initiated by the husband," officer Melvin Frumkes said. "She has 20 days from that date to respond." In the divorce papers, Canseco said his marriage was irrevocably broken. From staff and wire reports