Lucas’s 9 points and 6 boards pace KU in opener
Lucas tallied 9 points on 4-for-4 shooting with 6 rebounds and 2 blocks in 13 minutes as Kansas beat Washburn 85 to 53 in the 2014-15 exhibition. He shot 1-for-4 from the line, part of KU’s 16-for-32 team free throw night, with coach Bill Self noting expected improvement in exhibition finale prep against Emporia State.
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KU Women Roll Past Washburn in Exhibition Win
Kansas University women’s basketball opened strong before fading in the second half but held on for a 78-58 exhibition victory over Washburn at Allen Fieldhouse. Seniors Natalie Knight and Chelsea Gardner led with 21 and 20 points as Knight pushed to be more aggressive, while Gardner added 14 in the second half and nine rebounds.
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Chiefs rally past Bills in late comeback win
Alex Smith and Jamaal Charles sparked a fourth quarter rally as the Chiefs erased a 10 point deficit to beat the Bills 17 13 in Orchard Park. Leodis McKelvin’s late game fumble and Buffalo’s stalled offense sealed Buffalo’s skid in a 5 4 season.
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Bowen deflects credit for KU football win
Interim Kansas coach Clint Bowen deflects praise onto his players after KU's 34-14 victory over Iowa State at Memorial Stadium. He credits senior leaders and the entire KU staff for the program win, noting the players' resilience, hard work, and team spirit despite losses. Bowen also lauds administration and supporters for helping him secure his first head coaching win.
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