UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Monday, January 13, 1997
3B
Jayhawks keep No.1 spot
Guard Jacque Vaughn takes a shot over Kansas State guard Aaron Swartzendruber. Vaughn made his return during the break playing 16 minutes in the Kansas game against Washburn and starting against Brown. Kansas State, Texas, Niagara and Baylor.
Steve Puppe / KANSAN
Holidays bring Jacque more wins to Jayhawks
By Evan Blackwell Special to the Kansan
The No. 1 Jayhawks won all eight games during the winter break, improving their overall record to 16-0 with a 3-0 start in the Big 12 Conference.
"An eight-game winning streak, an average margin of victory of 31 points, and the return of an All-American point guard — it was just a routine winter break for the Kansas men's basketball team.
Kansas began the break by routing North Carolina-Ashley 105-73 on Dec. 15 at Allen Field House. Forward Raef LaFrentz finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds.
Perhaps the most memorable moment came in the waning minutes of the game when 5-foot-11-inch point guard C.B. McGrath attempted a dunk on a fast break. Much to the delight of his teammates on the bench, McGrath fell just short.
"I had the open court, and it was my one chance." McGraham said. "I had to try it."
On Dec. 21, North Carolina State came to Lawrence and was pounded by the Jayhawks 84-
After nearly a week off, Kansas returned to the floor Dec. 30 against Washburn. All-American guard Jacque Vaughn returned after suffering a wrist injury in September. He made his season debut by entering the game about five minutes into the first half.
Vaughn played 16 minutes and finished with eight points and five assists in the 90-65 Kansas win. He was given a standing ovation by the Allen Field House crowd when he entered the game.
Vaughn thrilled the fans again in the second half after a no-look, over-the-shoulder pass to LaFrentz for an easy bucket. As he ran back on defense, Vaughn looked skyward, pointed and shouted, "I'mback."
Vaughn made his first start of the season Jan.
2 against Brown. Kansas won 107-49 as guard
Billy Thomas scored 21 points, and center Scot
Pollard pulled down 11 rebounds.
The Jayhawks opened Big 12 Conference play against in-state rival Kansas State Jan. 4 in Manhattan. Kansas struggled offensively, shooting a season-low 28 percent from the field and barely escaping with a 62-59 win. Kansas coach Roy Williams was less than enthusiastic with his team's play in the victory.
"The team that played the best didn't win tonight." Williams said.
The shooting woes continued for the Jayhawks in the first half of the game against No. 22 Texas Jan. 6 at home. The Longhorns slowed the tempo and kept the score down, and Kansas led only 27-21 at halftime.
Kansas responded in the second half by getting its running game going and outscoring Texas 59-40 to win 86-61. After the game, Williams said that the Jayhawks had come out shaky in the first half after their performance against K-State.
"We were really tight, very tentative," Williams said. "I think Saturday's game (vs. K-State) shook us a little bit. At a couple of time-outs in the first half and at halftime, I spent a good deal of time jumping on them."
Several team records fell in the Jayhawks' 134-73 victory against Niagara Jan. 9 at home. Kansas shot 72 percent from the floor, a team record for a single game. The Jayhawks also made 38 free throws, which tied the single-game
record. The 134 points were the third-most in Kansas history and the most ever scored by a Niagara opponent.
■ Kansas moved to 3-0 in the Big 12 Saturday by defeating Bayge 86-7 in Waco, Texas. The Jayhawks blew open a 40-33 game at halftime with a 13-0 run early in the second half.
Even though Kansas has made it nearly halfway through its season without a loss, Williams said that it was important that the team not look too far ahead.
"I'm not caught up in worrying about our final destination," Williams said. "I'm just trying to enjoy the journey."
Kansas women not complacent with recent wins
By Spencer Duncan
Associate sports editor
Five consecutive wins, undefeated in conference play, a No. 15 national ranking and the only Big 12 Conference team with more than 10 wins right now — it was not a bad winter break for the Kansas women's basketball team.
The Jayhawks went 5-1 during the last month and improved to 12-2 overall and 3-0 in the Big 12.
Despite the success, however,
Kansas isn't all that pleased.
"We are happy with where we are, but we have improvements to make," said senior forward Jennifer Trapp. "We are playing
sloppy and making some mistakes. If we fix those, then we will be a better team."
Kansas took on the Connecticut Huskies on Dec. 21 in Connecticut. The Huskies were ranked No. 2 at the time and now are ranked No. 1.
ment, the Jayhawks faced Buffalo. Led by Halbleib with 20 points, Kansas defeated Buffalo 89-66.
The Jayhawks opened Big 12 play against rival Kansas State. Kansas defeated the Wildcats 70-54 on Jan. 4 in Lawrence.
In the championship game, Kansas squeaked out a 65-60 victory for the tournament title. Dixon scored a career high 36 points, including seven three-point shots.
"It was great to start the conference with a win," said Kansas basketball coach Marian Washington. "Kansas State is a team that is going to get a lot of wins in this conference. I was glad to
Women's basketball
Kansas lost
The Jayhawks' record during winter break
Dec. 21 Connecticut 85 Kansas 64
Dec. 28 Kansas 89 Buffalo 66
Dec. 29 Kansas 65 St. Joseph's 60
Jan. 4 Kansas 70 Kansas State 54
Jan. 8 Kansas 70 Iowa State 67
Jan. 11 Kansas 79 Baylor 49
Kansas lose the game 85-64, the only loss the Jayhawks. suffered during break.
Guard Tamecke Dixon finished the game with 22 points.
"We came out very aggressive and intense," Dixon said. "We were just not able to stay with them later in the game."
Sophomore forward Nakia Sanford pulled down seven rebounds.
Kansas traveled to Philadelphia on Dec. 28, where they played in the St. Joseph's Tournament. Kansas won the tournament with victories against St. Joseph and Buffalo.
In the first game of the tourna-
"Those were good games for us because I think we played well and were able to work on some things," said guard Angie Halbleib. "We were happy to win those games."
play well
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them."
Sanford pulled down a season-high 11 rebounds, and Dixon led the Jayhawks with 24 points.
Iowa State played the Jayhawks in their closest game of the season. Kansas defeated the Cyclones 70-
67 on Jan. 8 in Ames, Iowa.
"That was a tough game," Sanford said. "They were able to contain us, and we didn't play that well."
Halbleib led Kansas in scoring with 21 points.
Washington said she wanted to see her team improve its play, but she won't complain about her team's record during the break.
"We were anxious to begin conference play, and I think that we have responded well," Washington said. "I am pleased with the way this team is playing, but that doesn't mean that there are not some things we need to work on. But I am happy with where we are at."
MORE NEWS: A complete report from Kansas' 30-point victory against Baylor. Page 4B
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