Red Raiders End Jayhawks Run In Big 12 Title Game
Texas Tech edged Kansas 1-0 at Swope Soccer Village to win the Big 12 tournament final. Gwennie Puente scored in the 85th minute after a save miscue by KU keeper Maddie Dobyns. Duke Jordan assisted, Caity Heap sent the initial shot, and Lauren Watson thwarted KU’s PK by Liana Salazar. The Jayhawks outshot TTU 15-11 but could not convert, with Salazar and Morrison leading KU with three shots each.
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Jayhawks edge familiar foe in KU exhibition win
Kansas University coach Brandon Schneider faced his former colleague Jory Collins as KU defeated Emporia State 68 to 57 in an exhibition at Allen Fieldhouse. Schneider, who led ESU to a 2010 national title, called the game odd but said he values their friendship and the shared history.
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Jayhawks Edge Gorillas After Poor 3-Point Display
Kansas coach Bill Self said he isn’t worried about the 4-of-19 three-point shooting in the 89-66 exhibition win over Pittsburg State. KU hit 21.1 percent from deep and 58.5 percent on twos, learning to address weaknesses as practice intensifies ahead of Tuesday’s Fort Hays State game at Allen Fieldhouse. Wayne Selden Jr. and Landen Lucas were among players returning from minor issues, with Lucas back at full strength and Selden expected to play despite earlier illness. Fort Hays State at Allen Fieldhouse Tuesday 7 p.m. on TWCSC.
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Reesing lauds KU freshman Willis after Texas game
Former Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing praised KU freshman Ryan Willis for toughness after a 59 20 loss at Texas Texas Memorial Stadium Willis started five games this season and absorbed heavy hits while Reesing recalled his own early days as a passer. He noted Willis is “a true freshman” still learning protections and timing.
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