Off Tackle for Five YardsKansas basketball center Bill Bridges had a tremendous performance Wednesday as KU beat Towa State 76-72 in the semi-finals of the Big Eight Tournament in Kansas City, Bridges, seen here chasing a loose ball, scored 19 points and grabbed 19 rebounds to set a tourney career rebound record of 124, with a game to go. At right is Iowa State’s Gary Wheeler, who rang in 18 points, mostly on long one-handers. KU plays Kansas State at 9:30 tonight for the tourney title. (Journal-World Photo)