Huskers Dominate Big Eight Player Awards
Nebraska swept most Big Eight honors with seven on the AP All-Big Eight first team. Tommie Frazier earned offensive player of the year, Terrell Farley was defensive newcomer, and Ahman Green took offensive newcomer and freshman of the year. Only Kansas State’s Tim Colston broke the sweep.
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Nebraska Defeats Oklahoma in Shutout to Secure Fiesta Bowl Bid
No. 1 Nebraska, despite Tommie Frazier posting a modest day, used a stifling defense to beat Oklahoma 37-0. The win caps an 11-0 season and a bid to Tempe for the Fiesta Bowl. Oklahoma drops to 5-5 and 2-5 in the Big Eight. Lawrence Phillips led Nebraska with 73 rushing yards as the defense scored twice and forced turnovers.
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Kansas tops DePaul in season opener on road
No. 14 Kansas women edge No. 15 DePaul 82 79 as Nakia Sanford seals win with two free throws with 14 seconds left. Angie Halbleib leads KU with 17 points while Latasha Byears tops DePaul with 20 before fouling out. KU battles turnovers and rebounds. next faces Purdue on Sunday.
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No. 2 Kansas Faces No. 8 Utah In Opener
Kansas eyes a season opener against Utah at Kemper Arena as the Jayhawks navigate without top Utes players Brandon Jessie and Ben Melmeth. Jacque Vaughn says absence may not guarantee victory as KU prepares for a 3 p.m. tipoff following a Purdue Memphis game, airing on channels 13 and 37.
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Kansas basketball faces Utah with Bran don Jessie out
Kansas coach Roy Williams says the Jayhawks seek better play as they host Utah at Kemper Arena today at 3 p m on Channel 13 and Cable 37. Vaughn notes concerns over Jessie out after benefits scandal while Kansas highlights a 102 69 win and a 116 44 rout of Victo rian All Stars.
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Kentucky tops Maryland in Tip-Off Classic opener
Kentucky, ranked No. 1, edged Maryland 96 84 to start the season. Mark Pope led with 26 points while Tony Delk added 21 in the second half, as Maryland's Johnny Rhodes scored 30 amid foul trouble for Kentucky.
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