Longhorns edge KU in pitching duel to halt Jayhawks’ streak
Texas sophomore Dillon Peters fired a complete game, allowing two runs on six hits in a 2-1 win at Hogland Ballpark to snap Kansas University’s four-game streak. Wes Benjamin matched with nine innings for KU, but Peters’ 120 pitches earned him win while UT moved to 19-14, 4-7 in the Big 12 and KU fell to 21-13, 6-5.
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Embiid Shines in Jordan Brand Classic defense noted
Kansas signee Joel Embiid, a 7 footer from Gainesville, Fla., blocked five shots to lift the West 102 98 over the East at the Jordan Brand Classic in Brooklyn. Embiid, from Cameroon, added seven rebounds in 19 minutes, while Andrew Wiggins led the East with 19 points. Embiid will join KU next season as a standout defender and shot blocker.
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Kansas softball splits doubleheader at Furman
KU beats Furman 4 0 in game one behind Alicia Pilles seven inning shutout with eight strikeouts. In game two Furman wins 2 0 as Lauren Collier allows two hits. Jayhawks drop to 25 11 overall and 3 3 in the Big 12. Coach Megan Smith calls team attitude disappointing and vows a stronger effort tomorrow.
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Kansas track posts top finishes at John McDonnell Invitational
Kansas University track and field placed third for the KU women and fifth for the men at the John McDonnell Invitational in Fayetteville. Paris Daniels ran 22.76 in the 200, ranking third globally this year while Sydney Conley won the long jump at 6.35 meters and Christen Guenther cleared 4.12 meters in pole vault. The KU 4x100 relay won in 44.92. Michael Stigler led the men with a 50.26 in the 400 hurdles and placed fourth in the 110 hurdles. The Jayhawks host the 86th Kansas Relays at Memorial Stadium and downtown Lawrence.
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KU Men's Golf Leads Hawkeye Invite at Iowa City
The Kansas University men's golf team holds the lead at the Hawk Eye Invite after two rounds at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City. Stan Gautier is tied for the individual lead after a 72 Saturday, while Chris Gilbert carded a 68 to sit tied for third.
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KU women golf feat second at Indiana Invitational
KU women golfers Kept in second place after two rounds at the Indiana Invitational in Bloomington. Thanuttra Boonraksasat stood tied for third with a 5 over 149 over 36 holes, and Yupa porn Kawinpakorn sat tied for eighth at 7 over 151, both among the top 10 in the 85-golfer field.
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KU Soccer Wins Two Exhibitions At Jayhawk Complex
Kansas University s soccer team posted exhibition victories over South Dakota State and Drake at the Jayhawk Soccer Complex. The Jayhawks improved to 6-2 this spring, beating S D State 2 0 and Drake 4 1. Freshman Ashley Williams scored three goals against Drake while junior goalkeeper Kaitlyn Stroud earned the shutout versus South Dakota State.
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Kansas rowers reach Grand and Petite finals at Knecht Cup
Kansas University rowing qualified four boats for the Grand Finals and two boats for the Petite Finals at the Knecht Cup in Cherry Hill. The Second Varsity Four A posted the top qualifying time for the Grand Final while the B boat was second. Varsity Four and Second Varsity Eight advance to the Grand finals for today, and Varsity Eight and Novice Eight move to the Petite Final.
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