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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1996
Page
10
KU hounded Creighton into 26 turnovers as Tameeka Dixon led with 27 points and eight rebounds in 27 minutes. The 18th ranked Jayhawks implemented a relentless full court press to seize control, turning defense into offense despite Creighton’s early stride.
Creighton led 70 points as Carrie Welle and Kristi McCullough combined for 18 points, but Kansas surged behind Tameeka Dixon's 27 and Angie Halbleib's 11 to win 88-70. Dixon and Pride fueled scoring while Dixon exploited the diamond and two defense. Kansas improves to 7-1 and heads to Connecticut next, while Creighton slides to 0-7.
Kansas University powered past North Carolina Asheville 105-73 at Allen Fieldhouse. C B McGrath, the 5 foot 11 guard, attempted a breakaway dunk in the closing seconds, rimmed out, but the moment sparked celebration as KU rout continued behind Raef LaFrentz 23 points and 10 rebounds.
Raef LaFrentz led with 23 points and 10 rebounds as Kansas built a 31-4 run, then held on to beat UNC Asheville 55-50. Jerod Haase added 17, Paul Pierce 12, and 12 Jayhawks scored in the contest while KU outrebounded 47-28.
Kansas coach Roy Williams voiced disappointment at Glen Mason leaving Kansas after nine seasons. He praised Mason’s work, noted the football program’s strong progress since Mason joined, and joked about Minnesota cold weather while reflecting on his Asheville roots and KU’s win over UNC Asheville.
UNC Asheville Basketball coach Biedenbach says the Bulldogs are not totally ready to meet Kansas, noting Kansas as a great team. The 1-3 team will play South Carolina and Kentucky in upcoming non conference games while pursuing higher level experience.
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