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Kansas defeats Oklahoma, 72-61

  • 1 p.m., Jan. 7, 2012
  • Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, OK
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Gary Bedore's KU basketball notebook: Travis Releford OK after shoulder stinger

KU junior Travis Releford hurt his shoulder in the second half. He left the game for a minute or so before returning.

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Tyshawn Taylor on Twitter criticism from fans: ' ... I'm going to leave it alone'

Kansas University senior guard Tyshawn Taylor entered into a brief war of words on Twitter with some of his most vocal critics Friday night.

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Sooners wowed by Travis Releford

Kansas University forward Travis Releford made quite an impression on Oklahoma’s players and coaches following his 28-point effort in KU’s 72-61 victory on Saturday at Noble Center.

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This year's identity? Defend and dash

Not many college basketball teams have four starters who could hang with Kansas University’s four best players in a sprint-relay/high-jump competition.

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Thomas Robinson and Travis Releford

KU players Thomas Robinson and Travis Releford talk to reporters following the Jayhawks' 72-61 victory over Oklahoma on Jan. 7, 2012.

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KU coach Bill Self

Kansas coach Bill Self talks to reporters following the Jayhawks' 72-61 victory over Oklahoma on Jan. 7, 2012.

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FINAL: Travis Releford scores career-high 28 points in KU’s 72-61 win over Oklahoma

Travis Releford posted his third straight career high with 28 points, leading the Kansas men's basketball team to a 72-61 victory over Oklahoma on Saturday afternoon in Norman, Okla.

Releford made 9 of 13 shots and 3 of 5 three-pointers while also adding two assists, two rebounds and two steals to go with no turnovers.

Thomas Robinson added 18 points and nine rebounds, while Tyshawn Taylor and Elijah Johnson added nine apiece.

KU trailed 34-33 at halftime before starting the second half on a 21-4 run.

The Jayhawks finished with 14 steals, which was one off a season high.

KU (12-3, 2-0 Big 12) will travel to face Texas Tech on Wednesday.

KU coach Bill Self postgame press conference

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