University Daily Kansan / Thursday, February 2, 1989 Sports 13 'Hawks suffer worst defeat in Allen history by Mike Considine Kansan sportswriter Five minutes into the second half, Missouri erupted to turn a three-point Kansas deficit into the worst defeat in Allen Field House history. sucked up to 19.7% Kansas coach Roy Williams said the Tigers' size and quickness hurt his team A pair of Tiger streaks and poor Kansas shooting in the second half added up to a 91-68 Jayhawk loss. they're a very physical team and they beat the backboards." Williams said "Then they put the three guards in and they're very quick and atch The Jayhawks' second consecutive Big Eight Conference defeat dropped them to 16-5 overall and 3-3 in the league. Missouri, ranked fifth nationally by The Associated Press, improved its record to 19-3 overall and remained in a first-place tie with a 5-0 Big Eight mark. a 50 big leap. Kansas trailed 50-47 when sophomore forward Mike Maddox hit a baseline shot at 15:01 of the second half. Maddox drew Missouri forward Doug Smith's third on the play, but he was unable to convert the three-point play. Missouri had opened a seven-point lead early in the second half but a pair of baskets by Maddox inside brought Kansas back. "I think we were just moving the ball a little bit better," sophomore Mark Randall said. "We were working inside to try to get the ball." Missouri guardslee Coward, Byron Irvin and Anthony Peeler started a 15-3 run to give the Tigers a 65-50 advantage with 9:58 to play. Missouri coach Norm Stewart said Kansas' 4-14 three-point field goal shooting made the Tigers' run more devastating. "We spread the court to get the layups and free throws," said Stewart, whose Tigers shot 56.1 percent compared to the Jayhawks' 38.1 percent. "If they don't hit the three, they don't have their best way of getting back in the ballgame." Back in the wings recovered to close the gap to 73-63 on a three-pointer by Kevin Pritchard at 5:34. Regin Friederik Kansas might have come closer but made just four of seven free throws in the four-minute stretch. The Jayhawks made just 14 of 23 foul shots (6.9 percent) in the four sits on 10 percent. "It was important because that's where you score points, (while) the clock is not running." Williams said. Missouri finished the night with an 18-3 run. At one point, Kansas failed to attempt a shot on six straight possessions. Williams said, "I was disappointed that we didn't play with poise down the stretch. It is disappointing to me, but it's more disappointing to those assessments. "We just didn't get to our spots, and they got so many shots," senior Scooter Barry said. Seven consecutive Missouri points by Coward built the lead to 39-27 with 4:44 remaining before halftime. Kansas took an early 6-5 lead on two jumps by Barry, but the Tigers went ahead 16-13, getting 12 points from their inside game. A steal and layup by Lincoln Minor cut the score to 39-34 with 1:36 left in half. Another Minor steal set up a three-point shot by Mitt Newton, which cut Missouri's halftime lead to 41-37. Newton led Kansas scoring with 14 points. Missouri 91 Kansas 66 Kansas | | M | FG | FF | R | A | F | T | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Newton | 32 | 16 | 18 | 1-3 | R | A | 14 | | Randall | 32 | 3-7 | 3-6 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 9 | | Randall | 12 | 2-7 | 6-0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 9 | | Barry | 33 | 4-8 | 3-4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 8 | | Pritchard | 34 | 2-7 | 3-4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 8 | | Guelnerd | 14 | 0-8 | 8-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | | Minor | 10 | 0-8 | 8-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | | Minor | 10 | 0-9 | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | | Medford | 24 | 4-9 | 3-5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | | Totals | 20 | 24-63 | 34 | 36 | 16 | 17 | 91 | Total: percentages: FG, 381; FT, 609. Three-point goals: 4-14 (Pitchard 2, Newton 15, Mian-1, Guerrero 2), Randall 1, Barry 1). Blocked Shots: 4 (Maddox, Newton, Alvarado, Pitcher). Turnovers: 4 (Maddox, Alvarado, Pitcher). Turnovers: 4 (Maddox, Alvarado, Pitcher). Newton: 2, Newton: 2, Guerrero: 1, Guerrero: 1, West 1). Steals: 10 (Minor 4, Barry 2, Pitcher 2, Guerrero 1, Aerial 1). Technicals: None. Missouri M M FG FT R FA F T HP Smith 25 6-13 0 9 3 2 4 12 Sandsteth 37 3-5 0 1-1 12 1 6 Leonard 35 3-5 0 1-1 12 1 6 Kearney 35 9-15 2-4 6 1 3 2 Coward 26 6-15 6-8 1 4 2 19 Peeler 26 5-15 6-8 1 4 2 19 Church 19 3-5 0 1 4 2 19 Burnley 19 3-5 0 1 4 2 19 Bantry 1 0-0 0 1 1 1 2 Coleman 1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Wawzywnik 1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Hotton 1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 200 37-68 14-20 41 42 21 91 Percentages: FG, 561, FT, 700, Three-point goals: 1. Boundary Blocks 1, 3 (Blocked Shots): 5 (Ivin 2, Ivin 1, Sandhole 1, Church 1) Turnovers: 18 (Pelee 5, Sandhole 5, Smith 2, Church 2 Coward 2, Ivin 1, Leonard 1) Steals: 15 (Ivin 1, Ivin 1, Leonard 1, Church 2, Sandhole 5) Church 1) Technicals: None Church | Television Half: Missouri 41-37 Officials: Hightower Hall, Schumer A: 15,800 Kansas coach says Missouri is one of most talented teams by Arvin Donley Associate sports editor Earlier in the week, Kansas basketball coach Roy Williams said the Missouri Tigers were one of the most talented teams he ever had seen. The Tigers' 91-66 victory over the Jayhawks last night in Allen Field House did little to change Williams' mind. "They are probably the most talented team that Norm (Stewart) has ever had, and he's had some excellent teams at Missouri." Williams said. "Tonight they were much more better than we were. "I'm not trying to say that they're the greatest team that's ever played the game, but they are an excellent basketball team. They're well coached and are experienced. (Anthony) Peeler's the only addition to the team. The only player they lost was Derrick Chievous, and everybody else has one more year of experience." One of Williams' major concerns entering the game was that the Jayhawks would be at a size disadvantage against Missouri's powerful frontline. But he said the Tigers' backcourt players, who combined for 56 points, played an important role in the longied victory. "They were too athletic for us with three guards in the line-up." Williams said ("Byron) Irvin, (Lee) Coward and Peeler work well together." The Tigers, who currently are ranked fifth in the country by The Associated Press, deserve their high ranking. Kansas guard Jeff Gueldner said. said. "Missouri is a really good ball-club." Gueldern whim. "I honestly think we could beat them, but we didn't play well at all. But they are ranked fifth for a reason." Despite Missouri's impressive showing, Kansas guard Lincoln Minor said the Jayhawks would be able to two teams play Feb. 19 in Columbia. in Condensed "I think we'll be a better team by then, and that we'll learn from this game," he said. "Maybe they'll have an off night and we'll take advantage of it." Missouri center Doug Smith shoots over Kansas guard Scooter Barry. The fifth-ranked Tigers beat the Javhawks 91-66 last night in Allen Field House. Women win away from home; beat Tigers Team makes great strides coach says Special to the Kansan by Molly Reid The Kansas women's basketball team broke a four-game losing streak by defeating the Missouri Tigers 66-16 in Columbia last night. The Jayhawks, 10-9 overall and 2-5 in the Big Eight Conference, are making great strides. Coach Marian Washington said. "I think our young players are learning what it's going to take to win on the road" she said. "Tonight we did some good things. We hold un our intensity." Kansas entered the second half with a three-point deficit, 32-29, but came back quickly, tying the score at 33 on a Lisa Braddy layup with 17:51 remaining. On the next possession, the Jayhawks took the lead when freshman Marthea McCloud hit a layup. Mccloud lead the Jayhawks in scoring and rebounding with 18 points and 11 boards. She scored 10 of her points in the first half. Kansas held its biggest lead late in the second half. With 4:30 left, Kansas stretched the lead to 13, 63-50. Missouri came as close as eight (63-55) with 2:16 left and crept even closer as time ran out, but Kansas held off the Tigers for the victory. Following the spark by Braddy and McCloud, Kansas went on a 10-3 run, making it 45-36 with just under 15 minutes left. feel like we're making progress." "In the second half they were going inside, and we were able to deny them," Washington said. "Even with (the earlier) losses, I Braddy and freshman Geri Hart both scored in double figures for the Jayhawks. Braddy had 16 points and Hart contributed 11 Missouri had three *pinyin* double figures. Senior Samantha Provenzale and junior points, senior Tony Jorgenson and junior Marcia Brooks each added 10. Kansas sophomore LaTanya Nelson severely sprained her ankle during warmups and was unable to play. The Jayhawks will be home against Nebraska on Saturday. 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More than 600 players, many of whom still have contracts with their old teams, became free agents under the plan imposed by the club owned against union opposition. Each team was allowed to protect 37 players of the average of 59 on the regular roster and various reserve lists. rostrum and Although the lists were not expected to be released officially until tomorrow, early reports from teamers and agents confirmed what team officials had been saying: Long-time starters and even All-Pro selections might be unprotected in favor of young unknowns with potential who might be grabbed by sharp personnel departments. The Washington Redskins, for example, left available 10 players who were regulars last season as they fell from a Super Bowl championship to a 7-9 record. They included 38-year old defensive tackle Dave Butz, middle linebacker Neal Okehuz, free safe specialist and Russ Grimm, a three-time All-Pro offensive lineman who will turn 30 on May 2. Among those unprotected were 36 year-old defensive tackle Randy White of Dallas; Charles White of the Los Angeles Rams, the league's second-leading rusher a year ago but a backup in 1988 after serving a four-game suspension for substance abuse; Seattle's 34-year-old Steve Largent, the league's all-time leading receiver; and one-time Pro Bowl At the same time the Redskins protected such rookie unknowns as cornerback Carl Mims, linebacker Brian Bonner and running back Willard Reaves, all of whom spent last season on injured reserve, which is the professional equivalent of college red shirts. That was standard as teams sought to protect young talent. linebacker E.J. Junior of Phoenix The assumption is that veterans are settled in their communities, have only a few years left and make too much to be of much interest to them, probably would have provide considerable incentive to relocate. Still, while everyone took extreme care to guard their flanks, the NPL Management Council, which devised the plan, was optimistic it would work to convince Judge David Doty, who is presiding in the trial, that there was freedom of movement for players. "There's a ton of players out there," council spokesman John Jones said. "There are some with productive years ahead of them." "I worried about it," Redskins coach Joe Gibbs said. "I've talked to each one we left unprotected and explain it. I wish it wasn't just 37." The system is an outgrowth of the 24-day 1987 strike, which ended with Some unprotected people stood their positions; others had their feelings bruised; others were philo sophic, like 29-year Billy Aldr, a starting guard for the New York office said he would be interested in offers that might bring him more than the $200,000 he currently makes. likes "I understand why they are doing this but it kills of hurts your ego a little bit," said Grimm. If couldn't get me to answer, the free agents include many players already under contract — if they don't receive an offer by April 1, they revert back to their old teams under the terms of the old contracts. At the same time, many of the protected players are without contracts, but could become free agents only under the old system, by which their present teams have right of first refusal and receive compensation in draft choices if they sign elsewhere. Kansan sportswriter Williams looking for a few big men by Mike Considine saff reeling in the Kansas coach Roy Williams said that adding one or two big men would be the focus for his staff. Adding a couple of players with size will be the objective for the remaining part of the men's basketball recruiting season. It could prove difficult. sign to be the Jayhawks may be hampered by one of the NCAA sanctions imposed last fall. Kansas will be allowed to recruit off campus this spring but is restricted from paying for on-campus recruiting visits until Dec. 31, 1989. The Jayhawks also are limited under the NCAA sanctions to giving only three scholarships next season. "Everybody says this is not a real good year for big men." Williams said. "I still think there are players out there. We just have to hope we sign big men." "I think there are some good players (whom) we're involved with, but we still have to get them to come here," Williams said. season, Alan said he was not able to get the maximum 15 recruiting visits allowed by NCAA rules before the regulation went into effect Jan. 1. needs. Most top high school centers commit to colleges during the early spring season in November, so Kansas may have to fill the two remaining scholarships with junior college players. Williams said he would like to give one of the scholarships to an incoming freshman, if possible. in Shrewsbury Community College forward-center Shawn Jamison said he might commit to play for Kansas in the next week. Coach Williams' system Jamison said. "They have a little bit of knowledge of their system and you have to have that to be successful." the next week. Jamison, 6 foot 8, 215 pounds, is averaging 21 points and 11 rebounds. have to have that Pratt coach Gary Thomas said Kansas State, Texas-El Paso, West Virginia, Oklahoma, San Diego State, Washington State and Clemson also were on Jamison's list no we are on our way to "He's a great athlete for a big kid. Thomas said. "He's very strong and run the floor extremely well." Bob Gibbons of All-Star Sports Publications said, "He would give Kansas the power forward they definitely need. Players can sign national letters of intent, binding them to a university on April 5. Another junior college player who was considering Kansas was Jackie Jones of Barton County Community College. Jones, 67, 215 pounds, is ranked sixth nationally by Basketball Times columnist Rock Ball. The Detroit native averages 21 points and 10.5 rebounds a game at forward. "He can get the rebound, lead the break, hit the three-point shot and take it in for the dunk." Barton County coach Dan McGearn said. Jones was considering the University of Detroit, Kansas, Kansas State Louisville, Oklahoma and North Carolina state. McGovern said. Marty Dow, a 7-0 center from Northeastern AKUM Akron College may choose between Kansas and Colorado. Gibbons said. and Colorado. "He's not a very fluid player, but he reboundes well and can block shots," said Van Coleman publisher of the National Recruiter's Cage Letter. Toriano Walker of Oak Hill Academy, a prep school in Mouth of Wilson, Va. may be the top high school player Kansas was recruiting. Gibbons said, Walker, a 6'7 forward from Orlando, Fla., averages 12 points and 7.1 rebounds a game during the players averaging in double figures. Oak Hill Academy counsel chair Smith said Walker was unable to visit Kansas but might attend the school without seeing the campus. "He's an excellent leaper who runs the court well and can shoot," Gibbons said.