Jayhawks hope to keep big bat momentum in Big 12 opener
Kansas University baseball aims to sustain its offensive surge as it hosts Oklahoma for the start of Big 12 play at Hogland Ballpark. KU pitcher Ryan Knippschild will start the opener as the Sooners ride a four game win streak and lead the conference. Price cautions that pace will slow in league play while KU eyes a seven run per game target over 27 conference games to secure wins and a legit Big 12 title bid.
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Kansas Softball Opens With Creighton In Doubleheader
KU softball claims opener with Creighton as Destiny Frankenstein and Serena Settlemier homer in a 2 1 victory behind Kara Pierce who fanned 11 to earn win. In the nightcap Kansas 1 Creighton 1 ended with pitching duel and missed scoring chances, highlighted by Pierce and Humphreys combining for 22 strikeouts and runners left stranded.
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OSU's Golden Era Spurs Wins Across Wresling Basketball
Oklahoma State enjoys a historic run as John Smith and Eddie Sutton push programs toward national titles. Smiths wrestlers clinched their second straight national title while Suttons Cowboys reach the Final Four in San Antonio amid a broader athletic overhaul funded by donor T Boone Pickens.
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Self Predicts UConn Oklahoma State Final in NCAA
Monday night could crown the champion as self predicts UConn favored over Duke in semis and sees a UConn Oklahoma State final. He notes Emeka Okafor health and three pros in Oklahoma State’s starting five with John Lucas leading the guards. Recruiting and coaching moves also surface with Miami eyeing KU staff and late visits planned for Austin Jackson and Octavious Spann.
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Giddens Needs More Free Throws and Improved Shot Creation
Woodling analyzes Kansas Jayhawks performers including J.R. Giddens and Wayne Simien, noting Giddens needs more free-throw opportunities and better dribble penetration. He compares Simien to Nick Collison and recalls 2003 NCAA final moments, while highlighting free-throw shooting trends and the impact of guard play for Oklahoma State and Iowa State.
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