THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN SPORTS
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2011
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BORDER BEATDOWN
Tigers lose their stripes
The Jayhawks' 103 points covers a poor defensive performance
BY TIM DWYER
tdwyer@kansan.com
ing. "We didn't really guard them very well at all the entire night," he said.
Bill Self wasn't happy. Of course Bill Self wasn't happy. The Jayhawks gave up 86 points in their own building.
Pressey said. But Kansas scored more. So even though Self wasn't happy about the defense, it wasn't going to stop him from smiling about his offense. After all, Kansas' 103 was a much bigger number than Missouri's 86. So there were plenty of compliments to go around.
Certainly, Missouri's offense was clicking. The Tigers shot 52 percent from the field and had all five starters in double figures. They had a 2-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio.
advanced skill
It showed. The twins only needed 17 shots to score 38 points, and were one and two in the game with eight rebounds (Marcus) and seven (Markieff). But they weren't the only ones to earn praise.
On the Morris twins, Self said: "Marcus and Markieff are so advanced skill set wise."
assists to turn in points.
"We scored enough points to win the game," Missouri guard Phil Pressey said.
On the bench: "You look at the difference in the game was those three guys go 14-of-17 from the field," Self said, "our sixth, seventh and eighth man. I don't think a lot of teams have that luxury."
But to stop there would be to leave out the other starters, particularly Brady Morningstar, who finished with just eight points (just eight, when eight was a season high two weeks ago). But Morningstar had seven assists against zero turnovers, making it 13 and zero in the last two games, and was a key to breaking Missouri's ferocious press despite athleticism that falls short of the top tier.
top tier.
"Guys are starting to really find their roles," Self said. "Look at what Brady's done the last two weeks. He can make a shot or he can be a ball mover, and he's giving other guys a chance to make plays."
Junior forward Marcus Morris completes an assist from Senior guard Brady Morningstar with a field goal against the Missouri Tigers on Monday night in Allen Fieldhouse. Morningstar totalled 7 assists Monday night, and Morris lead the Jayhawks with 22 total points. Kansas rolled past Missouri in a 103-86 victory.
To see the Jayhawks work Monday night was impressive. To see that there were little or no weak spots offensively and to see 61 percent of shots fall. To see them edge closer and closer to 100 and to see Tyrel Reed hit a three to break that barrier. To see Marcus Morris score 17 of his 22 points in the second half
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Men's club volleyball looking to grow stronger
CLUB SPORTS
BY SARAH KRUGER skruger@kansan.com
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Men's volleyball isn't something that usually gets a lot of attention. But a new competitive club team at the University is trying to change that by competing all over the Midwest.
new place.
"Its something to do outside of school and class to meet people and have a good time," Bauer, a middle blocker, said. "It's a great opportunity to see other universities and places you wouldn't get to just stay at Kansas."
Senior Jake Bauer says men's club volleyball is a great way to meet people, have fun and see new places.
see just say they The club, which began last year, is made up of ten guys who have a passion for volleyball and competition.
Bauer said.
The team has been doing well, placing around 15th in a national competition last year, winning a tournament in Nebraska and placing second in the tournament hosted by Kansas. This season the team has lost only two matches out of 20, and is trying to keep their momentum after this weekend's tournament at Kansas State. The team beat Kansas State, Oklahoma State, and Nebraska — the eventual tournament champions — in pool play, but lost to Creighton in both pool and tournament play.
"We thought we had enough talent and people to compete against other schools and do well," Bauer said.
"We were successful in a lot of areas, but we were short on numbers and had to have our
libero play outside, which was pretty rough," team captain Scott Tunnell said. "We're still pretty desperate for a hitter."
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glass ceiling that Bauer says can only be broken with new players.
While the team is successful, the lack of depth has created a
"We want more people so we can have more funding and better our talent pool," he said. "We could
to add another setter to increase their competitive edge and form a more well-rounded roster.
The team is soon traveling to Houston, Texas, where the national tournament is held. The
be better as a team and challenge ourselves more."
With only one setter and four substitutes, injury could mean tragedy for the team. Bauer hopes
"We want more people so we can have more funding and better our talent pool."
JAKE BAUER Senior
Kansas club team will be playing other club teams from around the country in a four day tournament and hopes to finish in the top third.
"We want
to represent Kansas in the right way as much as possible through men's volleyball," Bauer said.
Men's volleyball is not all-work and-no-play, however. The team
travels with the girl's club team to tournaments and has become close with them, as well as each other.
"We love to go out and have fun, whether it's at the bars or wherever we go. It's a good time," Bauer said.
The team is small but diverse with players from Arizona, Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas. The team is open to new members who are looking for competition, travel, and a good time. The next tournament is March 12. Students interested in joining the team can contact team captain Scott Tunnell at tunnell7@ku.edu or stop by the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center.
Edited by Marla Daniels
COMMENTARY
Mizzou's fouls aid Jayhawks' victory
BY COREY THIBODEAUX cthibodeaux@kansan.com
Laurence Bowers' own mantra betrayed him. "I know I have a mo
I know I don't and it's probably bad. I don't like giving up anything easy," Bowers said.
The junior forward Tiger, along with two other teammates scoring double digits, fouled out against Kansas. The Tigers played a good game and they started aggressively. But it was their own undoing.
The hype of the Border Showdown was quelled by foul trouble. That's why this ending wasn't bitter and there were no moral victories. Junior forward Ricardo Ratliffe looked like he was hit with a flashbang after the game.
game.
Forty-eight Mizzou points came from three players that fouled out:
Ratliffe with 12, Bowers with 19 and freshman guard Phil Pressey with 17. When Ratliffe received his third foul to start the second half, all he could do was watch his team as the Jayhawks took advan-
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FOOTBALL
Wide receiver arrested over the weekend
BY KORY CARPENTER
kcarpenter@kansan.com
Kansas wide receiver Chris Omigie was arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
The legal blood alcohol limit in the state of Kansas is. 08 percent, but at only 19 years of age, Omigie
Omigie
could also face penalties with a BAC of .02 or higher. He was arrested at 3:52 a.m. on Saturday morning at the corner of 21st Street and Naismith by the KU Public Safety Office. He posted the $500 bond and was released after receiving a court date of February 16. No punishment, if any, is known at this point in time.
"The issue will be handled internally." Associate Director of Athletics Jim Marchiony said Monday afternoon.
Omigie played in 10 games last season as a redshirt freshman, catching seven passes for 73 yards.
Edited by Tali David