Wildcats Push Threes Yet Fall Short At KU
Kansas State lost 59 55 to Kansas as the Wildcats hoisted 30 three pointers nine make. Bruce Weber noted open looks beat packed defense and KU’s interior denial forced outside shots in Manhattan. Shane Southwell hit five of 11 threes while Angel Rodriguez lamented their game plan reliance on long range attempts.
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Kansas guard Travis Releford limits McGruder in win
Kansas, led by Releford's strong defense on McGruder and Southwell's career high 19 points, held off their visitors. Releford credited teammates for helping through screens as KU pushed ahead 31-27 at halftime and relied on pressure on the guards to secure the win.
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Kansas Hold Off Wildcats In Road Victory
Kansas defeats Kansas State 58 55 on the road as Naadir Tharpe hits late free throws and Ben McLemore adds 11 points. Withey 1 point 10 rebounds helps limit KSU to 35.1 percent shooting, while KU shoots 45.7 percent. KU hosts Oklahoma at 3 p.m. Saturday.
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