INSIDE SPORTS 1. 2023-05-28 Kansas track co-captain Diamond Williams attempts to unite her team to increase spirit and fire up the crowds. Track coach Gary Schwartz says that Williams has been successful so far this season. Page 48 KANSAS 24-1, 10-1 RANKED NO. 1 104 OKLAHOMA ST. 12-11, 4-7 UNRANKED U N I V E R S I T Y D A I L Y K A N S A N JAYHAWK BASKETBALL 72 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1997 SECTION B No.1 Kansas 104, Oklahoma State 72 KANSAS (24-1) Pierce FG FT TP LaFrentz 6-11 2-2 15 Williams 9-11 4-5 12 Hasse 4-4 1-5 9 Vargas 3-6 0-2 18 Pugh 1-5 4-6 9 Thomas 4-6 1-11 Robertson 1-3 1-13 Bradford 2-3 0-0 4 Nooner 1-2 1-2 4 McGrath 0-1 1-0 4 Branstrom 0-1 1-4 4 Ransom 0-0 0-0 0 29.61 14.28 104 TOURS OKLAHOMA STATE (12-11) FG FT TP Robinson 3-4 0-0 0 Robinson 7-12 3-5 17 Robusch 1-9 2-2 4 Alexander 3-8 0-4 7 Peterson 3-8 0-4 19 Dotsey 2-5 1-5 10 Mason 2-5 0-1 5 Adkins 1-2 0-2 1 McQuarters 3-3 0-2 2 Warner 0-0 2-2 2 Trollin 29-62 9-12 72 Halftime: Kansas 44, Oklahoma 18. 3-Point: Oklahoma St. 15-7 (Petetenton 3, Mason 1-2, Alexander 1, Adkins 1, Dorsy 0-2), Kansas 12-1 (Meyer 1, Nooner 1, Pugh 0-1), Robertson 1, Bradford 0-1). Fouled out: Roberts, Robinson, Mebourn. Oklahoma St. 26, Robinson 14), Kansas 36 (Pence 6), Arkansas 9 (Vaughn 3), Kentucky 10 (Vaughn 3). Fouled out: Oklahoma St. 26, Kansas 14, A. 16,300. Big 12 standings Standings as of Feb.12
ConferenceAll Games
WLPct.WL
Kansas101.909241
Colorado83.727171
lowa St.83.727174
Texas83.827178
Texas Tech74.636156
Oklahoma65.545147
Okahama St.47.3641211
Missouri47.36412522
Nebraska47.3641251
Baylor38.273125.625
Texas A&M29.182813
Kansas St.29.182938.19
Oklahoma outshoots Colorado for victory NORMAN, Okla. — College basketball coaches often say their teams need to play a full 40 minutes to win. Oklahoma only needed about half that against No. 15 Colorado. The Sooners made 16 of their 22 shots in the first half taking an 18-point halftime lead, and then outscored Colorado 15-5 in the opening minutes of the second half of a 91-66 victory last night. Nate Erdmann went 7 of 8 from the 3-point range and scored 31 points to lead the Sooners (14-7, 6-5 Big 12), who have won eight in a row over Colorado. The Buffaloes (17-6, 8-3) haven't won in Norman since 1980. "As I've said a million times, it's a simple game," Oklahoma coach Kelvin Sampson said. "When the ball goes in, it solves a lot of problems. Tonight we shot it." In a matchup of two of the league's premier guards, Erdmann got the better of Chaucey Billups. Billups came in averaging a league-best 23 points per game and scored 27 points yesterday, but was 6 of 17 from the field and wasn't a factor during the Sooners' big first half. Erdmann had totaled just 19 points in the previous two games, a loss at Kansas State and an overtime victory at home against Texas A&M. "I thought Nate played with a different purpose tonight," Sampson said. "Sometimes being the only senior on this team, he has a tendency to not want to let the team down. He's a lot better when he just does the best he can." Colorado's opponents had been shooting 41 percent, but Oklahoma made 73 percent in the first half and wound up 58 percent for the game. "They were struggling in their shooting in some previous games and I thought they'd come out shooting well, especially Erdmann." Colorado coach Ricardo Patton said. "The law of averages sometimes catches up to you. The Sooners ended any doubt about the outcome with the 15-5 run in the first five minutes of the second half. Erdmann had nine of those points, including two 3-pointers. The Associated Press Erdmann didn't take a shot in the first eight minutes. Then he made three 3-pointers and scored 10 straight during a 16-6 run that gave the Sooners a 31-18 lead with 8:24 left. Jayhawks lasso Cowboys Up-tempo contest favorable for Kansas By Bill Petulla Kansan sportswriter What do you get when you cross a team that has yet to win on the road, playing on the home court of a squad which hasn't lost a home game in its last 41 contests? A blowout. A Welcome. The No. 1 Kansas men's basketball team dismantled Oklahoma State last night, 104-72, at Allen Field House. Kansas men's basketball coach Roy Williams said the Jayhawks were able have fun on the court. "It was a game I told the kids that you had to enjoy playing, and the way you play that way is to put more emotion in your game," Williams said. "We were more emotional tonight." Williams said Kansas was able to play the Cowboys, who have suffered various injuries this season. at the right time. "We caught Oklahoma State at a good time," Williams said. "They've got a lot of people hurt and they're down in numbers and we can run a lot of people at them." From the opening tip, Kansas controlled the game's tempo, holding the Cowboys scoreless for the first three minutes and forty seconds. Oklahoma State answered a 6-0 Jayhawk run with a layup from forward Maurice Robinson and a bucket by forward Chianti Roberts to cut the Kansas lead to two points, 6-4. The Cowboys, however, would never get any closer, and the Jayhawks had four players score in double figures. Despite the 104-point assault Kansas unleashed, Williams said the Jayhawks were more impressive on defense. "I was really, really pleased with how actively we were on the defensive end, especially in the first half," Williams said. "I believe we set the tempo early on the defensive end." So stingy was the Jayhawks' defense, that they didn't surrender a basket for nearly five minutes to start the second half. start the second half. When the Cowboys finally scored at the 14:48 mark, Kansas had built a 28-point lead that Oklahoma State was never able to crack. Kansas forward Raef LaFrentz scored a team-leading 22 points. Guard Jerod Haase chipped in 18 points, shooting 4 of 4 from the three-point line. Haase was also involved in the play that brought the Field House crowd to its feet. At the 8:02 mark in the second half, Haase laced a long bounce pass between two Cowboy defenders to a streaking Paul Pierce. Pierce took the pass in perfect stride and slammed the ball. Kansas guard Jacque Vaughn dished out 10 assists to go along with his nine points. "That'll show up on SportsCenter," Williams said. Williams said Vaughn was becoming the player he's capable of being. "I think he's getting closer and closer to being the Jacque we wanted him to be," Williams said. Vaughn said he expected a 10-assist performance more frequently. Jacque Vaughn "I think I should be doing that every game," Vaughn said. Despite scoring 104 points, causing 11 turnovers and shooting 63 percent from beyond the three-point line, Pierce said the Jayhawks still had room for improvement. "It was definitely a good game and it was a confidence builder," Pierce said. "But you're never going to have a perfect game. We'll find some mistakes that in the long run will hurt us and we'll have to correct." ■ According to Williams and Kansas trainer Mark Cairns, center Scot Pollard should be back into the Jayhawk lineup by next week. Cairns said Pollard is doubtful for Saturday's game against Colorado and Monday's game versus Missouri. But Cairns did not rule out the possibility of Pollard returning in either game. "I always hold out the possibility," Cairns said. "Right now he can't go, but who knows, maybe Friday or Saturday he'll feel a lot better." Director Spike Lee sat behind Kansas' bench last night. Williams said Lee came into the Jayhawks' locker room after the game and talked to the players. Williams said Lee, a die-hard New York Knicks fan, took exception to picture of Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan that is on the wall of the locker room. "He said the Knicks are going to beat them in seven." Williams said. Steve Puppe / KANSAN Right: Kansas sophomore Paul Pierce sinks in Oklahoma State defender Desmond Masons face. Steve Puppe / KANSAN Fracture doesn't halt Haase Kansas senior Jerod Haase tries for a reverse lay up. Haase made four of four from the three point line. Pain not unbearable Kansas guard says By Seth Hoffman Kansan Sportswriter --- Last week an X-ray revealed a fracture in Kansas guard Jerod Haase's shooting hand. Last night, Haase played in his second game since the injury was revealed and nailed 18 points to help the Jayhawks defeat Oklahoma State 104-72. "If I would have known I could shoot like this, I would have broken my arm last year." Haase said. "I feel I've been shooting well from everywhere." "I've concentrated on my footwork more and my follow through's been good," Haase said. "Shot selection is important." However, Haase hasn't been able to ignore the injury. when I catch a hard pass I can feel it, but it's not unbearable. Haase said. "At the beginning 1 rase said the injury had helped him focus on the other parts of his shot. of the first half, I hit it pretty hard." Haase was 7 of 8 from the field and was 4 of 4 from the three-point line in the game. Haase did have to leave the game at the beginning of the second half because of pain, but he brushed it off. With eight minutes left in the game Haase gave Paul Pierce a half-court single-bounce pass that Pierce subsequently dunked. Kansas basketball trainer Mark Cairns looked at the the hand and Haase returned within a minute. Upon his return, he went coast to coast for a dunk and hit a three pointer a minute later. "I was feeling pretty good. Haase said. Pierce said he was glad Haase was in the game. It was sweet. Haase said he enjoyed the teams return home after playing 5 of the last 6 games on the road. He said it was one of the reasons that he decided to continue playing with the wrist injury. "I was feeling pretty good." Haase said. Guard Jacque Vaughn was impressed as well. gouget." Vaughn said. "Jerod made a great pass, and I was able to finish it." Pierce said. Another factor Haase said was that he "We really enjoy each other's success." Jerod Haase Kansas guard "It's the kind of game we savor," Haase said. "Tonight was a great start, we really had a good time. We really enjoy each other's success." When asked if the last few games had caused the team to lose its edge Haase replied, "You're going to have dips and down cycles, but if we were ever gone, we're back." wanted to enjoy Allen Field House. He realizes the end is near for he and him and his fellow seniors. Haase's teammates recognize his tenacity. "He's a warrior, playing with a broken hand," Vaughn said. Coach Roy Williams was happy as well. Coach Roy Wilkins was happy "If I would have known he would shoot like this, I'd have broken his other wrist," Williams joked. 450th career victory for women's coach By Tommy Gallagher Kansan soortswriter Kansas women's basketball coach Marian Washington coached her 450th career victory last night as No.14 Kansas defeated Oklahoma State 79-76 in an overtime game at Stillwater, Okla. The Jayhawks (18-4 overall, 9-2 in the Big 12 Conference) were forced into overtime without starting forward Jennifer Trapp. She left the game with 4:30 left in regulation because of a cut below her left eye. Trapp received six stitches and never returned to the game. She finished the game with 13 points and five rebounds. "It was a big game for both teams," Washington said. "We had to do a lot of different things to make it. This week will be a hard one for our players, so we need our bench to play more minutes and keep some fresh legs on the court." One such player was reserve forward Patience Graver, She Patience Grayer recorded a double-double for the secondconsecutive game, with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Nine Jayhawks played more than 21 minutes, including Grayer, guard Erinn Reed, and forwards Suzi Raymant and Shelly Canada. Kansas trailed 37-35 at halftime, but neither team pulled away until overtime. Oklahoma State (14-9 overall, 5-7 in the Big 12) had 67-68 lead in overtime, but Kansas guard Angie Halbleib nailed a lumper, and Kansas never trailed again. The Cowgirls trimmed Kansas' lead to one point, 77-76, after forward Cheri Edwards hit three consecutive free throws with 11 seconds left. Halbleib made two free throws with 7 seconds左, giving the Jayhawks the final lead. "We needed to win this game on the road to stay in the hunt," Washington said. "I think Oklahoma State is a very tough ball club. As for my team, I'm just Kansas guard Tamecke Dixon reached the 1,500-point plateau last night. She had two points at halftime but scored 14 points in the second half and overtime. She fouled out with 3:05 left in overtime. really pleased with the way they stayed in the ball game." Edwards led the Cowgirls with 27 points and 11 rebounds, and forward Renee Roberts had 21 points and six rebounds. Sharpshooting guard Jennifer Crow, who ranks 7th nationally in three-point shooting percentage, scored 11 points and had five rebounds. She missed three shots from behind the three-point line. The Associated Press contributed information to this story.