Kansas Beats Baylor as Collins Sets Free-Throw Record
Kansas University tops Baylor 74 62 at home as Sherron Collins breaks the school mark with 35 consecutive free throws after hitting his first six. Kansas led 28 26 at halftime and extended the advantage late, with Aldrich 7 points and 5 rebounds guiding KU while Dugat 12 for Baylor led in scoring.
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KU Basketball Notebook Recaps Narrow Win Over Baylor
KU improves to 18-4, 7-0 in the Big 12 after a tight 56-52 finish with Baylor. Marcus Morris led a second half burst scoring eight early points while Brady Morningstar added two three-pointers and 40 minutes. Notes mention 1,000 plus KU fans in attendance and a bench tweak that moved Morris to the bench briefly. Free throw shooting stood out as KU hit 16 of 20 at the line, staying above 70 percent in four straight games.
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Morris Twins Spark KU In 75-65 Road Win At Baylor
Kansas JAYHAWKS freshmen Marcus and Markieff Morris combined for 22 points and 15 rebounds guiding a 75-65 win at Baylor. Sherron Collins added 17, while Baylor’s Curtis Jerrells struggled with 0-for-7 shooting. Bears coach Scott Drew lamented missed chances and late fatigue as KU pulled away after a 12-2 Baylor run.
Kansas Beats Baylor In Tight Big 12 Clash
Kansas never trailed and led by as many as 13 in the second half as Baylor twice cut the margin to one. Sherron Collins scored 17 with 6 assists, Marcus Morris 13, and Markieff Morris 9 rebounds. Baylor’s Kevin Rogers and Henry Dugat had 15 points each, while Jerrells shot 6-for-7 from field with four points.
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Kansas over Bears 75-65 in Allen Fieldhouse
Sherron Collins led Kansas with 17 points and six assists while hounding Baylor star Curtis Jerrells into a career-low four points as the Jayhawks pulled away. Marcus and Markieff Morris combined for 22 points, Mario Little added 12, and Tyrel Reed hit a crucial jumper to fuel KU’s 66-55 surge late. Self praised defense and the improving guard play as Kansas improves to 6-0 in the league ahead of Oklahoma State.
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Kansas schedule dominated by wins in early CBE Classic run
Kansas posted a string of victories in the CBE Classic leading to a strong 18 4 record in mid February. The Jayhawks beat Florida Gulf Coast Syracuse Coppin State Kent State New Mexico State Jackson State Massachusetts Temple Albany Tennessee Siena and Michigan State before dropping a close game to Kansas State. They continued with wins over Colorado Texas A&M Iowa State Nebraska Colorado Baylor and Oklahoma State. Upcoming marquee games include Missouri Kansas State and a full Big 12 slate culminating in the Big 12 Tournament in Oklahoma City.
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Morris twins lift Kansas as young roster grows up
After a tight first half, Markieff Morris Marcus Morris and Sherron Collins sparked Kansas in the second half. Coach Bill Self praised their effort while Baylor noted KU interior play as Aldrich fouled out. The twins pushed through early rough spots to post strong rebound and scoring numbers.
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