KU Beats Pittsburg State Despite Missing Starters
Kansas University routed Pittsburg State 84 to 55 as Elijah Johnson Thomas Robinson and Tyshawn Taylor were sidelined. KU reserve Conner Teahan sparked the rally with four of five threes, while Pitt State’s Jason McGee battled inside but was contained by Jeff Withey’s 10 blocks.
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Kansas Withey Ponders Ankles in Tough KU Show
Kansas coach Bill Self praised Conner Teahan and Jeff Withey despite an ugly start and key players sidelined by suspensions and injuries. Withey shot 8 of 15 from the line and 5 of 10 from the field in 31 minutes as the Jayhawks trailed late but improved in the second half.
Teahan sparks Pitt State with hot night off bench
Kansas coach Bill Self praised Conner as the sixth man as Teahan delivered a breakout shooting performance. Teahan, a fifth year senior, went five of eight from three and eight of 11 overall, lifting Pitt State despite a rough start from less experienced players. Teahan credited strength coach Andrea Hudy for his added strength and foot speed.
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Notebook Nervous for short-handed Jayhawks exhibition
Kansas coach Bill Self admitted a nervous feeling entering the exhibition without Thomas Robinson as KU used a starting five of Teahan Beleford Wesley Tharpe and Withey. Nandir Tharpe had 12 points eight assists and nine turnovers in 34 minutes while Travis Beleford added 14 points and six rebounds. Ben McLemore and Jamari Traylor attended in street clothes as walk-ons with four-year eligibility next season.
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