FEATURE 11
MES IN THE BIG 12
Kansas State
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bramlage Coliseum
Opened: October 1988
Capacity: 12,528
Average 2009-10 attend-
dance: 11,685 (93.3%)
Kansas's record: 21-1- (955)
Bill Self's record: 6-1 (857)
Kansas State's record:
246-88 (7.37)
While it always seems to be raucous when Kansas plays, Kansas has an amazing track record in Manhattan. Dubbed Allen Fieldhouse West by some fans, Kansas State has been much more successful in Lawrence recently, tallying four wins in Allen Fieldhouse since 1984 compared to one win in Manhattan. During yet another win this season, Sherron Collins said it was the second loudest place he's ever played, just behind Allen Fieldhouse.
Texas Tech
United Spirit Arena
Opened: November 1999
Capacity: 15,020
Average 2009-10 attendance: 9,174 (61.1%)
Kansas's record: 2-3 (.400)
Bill Self's record: 0-3 (.000)
Texas Tech's record: 126-41 (.857)
Kansas ran into a brick wall last season when it had to face Texas Tech and Alan Voskull on senior night. Voskull drained 9 of 14 and scored 35 in the upset of then No. 9 Kansas. Kansas has also had other big losses in the United Spirit Arena, such as a double-overtime thriller against a Bob Knight led team. Self will have to wait until next season to get a chance at defeating the Red Raiders in Lubbock, Texas.
Oklahoma State
Gallagher-iba Arena
Opened: December 1938
Capacity: 13,611
Average 2009-10 attendance: 11,303 (83%)
Kansas' record: 31-30 (.508)
Bill Self's record: 1-2 (.333)
Oklahoma State's record: 695-193 (.882)
As the oldest and one of the most storied arenas in the Big 12, it's not surprising that Gallagher-Iba Arena has the best winning percentage of any arena in the Big 12 despite being the oldest arena as well. The Arena was named after Oklahoma State's wrestling coach, and one of the all-time greatest coaches in college basketball, Henry Iba. Gallagher-Iba also continues to sport the original map floor that was installed
Iowa State
Hilton Coliseum
Opened: December 1971
Capacity: 14,356
Average 2009-10 attendance: 12,715 (88.6%)
Kansas' record: 21-18 .(538)
Bill Self's record: 6-1 .(857)
Iowa State's record: 432-153 .(738)
Hilton Magic hasn't been the same since the 80s and 90s when it was nearly impossible to win at Ames, Iowa. Even Danny Manning, one of the all-time greats at Kansas, was never able to notch a single win in Ames, Iowa. Kansas has won eight of the last nine, which allowed Kansas to finally have a winning recording at Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State also averages the third most in attendance behind Kansas and Texas.
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THE WAVE FEBRUARY 17,2010
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