Ostertag puts coach in quandary in Kansas win
KU 91 Emporia State 56 as Ostertag scores 12 and grabs four boards. Roy Williams criticizes Ostertag yet praises his charges and heart. Williams notes Ostertag’s willingness to take charges and the team’s 40th December home win in a row.
Hornets Keep Fight, Loss to No 2 KU Sparks Second Half Run
Emporia State battled No 2 Kansas but endured a decisive 16-2 burst in the second half to drop 91 56. ESU held a halftime lead, outrebounded KU 42 32, and got 14 points from James McCallop while Andy Uphoff added 11 points and 15 rebounds. Uphoff noted effort and boxing out as fundamentals. Slaymaker blamed the late timeout lapse on KU pressure and a physical game, saying the run shattered momentum.
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Kansas KU 91 over ESU 56 in Emporia arena showdown
KU defeated Emporia State 91 to 56 before about 15 500 fans. Officials were J C Leimbach Mark McMullen and Al Green. The attendance count highlights a dominant home win at a Kansas venue.
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