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Notebook: Perry Ellis scores most points in a KU debut since Josh Selby
Kansas University freshman forward Perry Ellis scored 15 points in the Jayhawks’ 74-55 victory over SE Missouri State on Friday night in Allen Fieldhouse. It marked the most points scored in a debut by a Jayhawk newcomer since Josh Selby’s 21 points versus USC on Dec. 18, 2010.
Southeast Missouri uses fast start in second half to hang with KU
Southeast Missouri State neutralized Kansas University center Jeff Withey in the second half and made a game of it with Jayhawks in a 74-55 loss on opening night Friday at Allen Fieldhouse.
KU coach Bill Self talks after 74-55 win over SEMO
KU coach Bill Self talks after his team's 74-55 win over Southeast Missouri on Nov. 9, 2012.
Jeff Withey, Perry Ellis and Naadir Tharpe
Kansas players Jeff Withey, Perry Ellis and Naadir Tharpe talk after KU's 74-55 victory over Southeast Missouri on Nov. 9, 2012.
Opinion: Improved Naadir Tharpe delivers in pressure situation
Though he didn't receiver a perfect grade from his coach, Kansas sophomore guard Naadir Tharpe passed the test with the game on the line, Journal-World sports editor Tom Keegan says.
FINAL: Defense leads KU to 74-55 victory over Southeast Missouri
The Kansas men's basketball team held Southeast Missouri to 29-percent shooting in a season-opening 74-55 victory on Friday night at Allen Fieldhouse.
KU's defense was especially stifling in the first half, as SEMO made just 6 of 29 shots (21 percent) as the Jayhawks took a 32-17 halftime advantage.
SEMO closed KU's lead to 43-37 with 11:43 left in the game, but KU answered with a 21-10 run to take control.
The Jayhawks won despite making just 2 of 21 three-pointers (9.5 percent).
"I thought we did some good things considering they only shot 29 percent and we out-rebounded them (49-37)," KU coach Bill Self said. "We only turned it over 13 times and we go 24-of-28 from the free-throw line. That (typically) is going to be a 40-point game.
"There is no way you can't win that game by 30 or 40 unless you go 2-for-21 from three."
Jeff Withey led KU with 17 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks. Perry Ellis added 15 points on 5-for-9 shooting with eight rebounds, while Naadir Tharpe also had double figures with 10 points.
Ben McLemore had a balanced line, posting in nine points, 12 rebounds, five assists and three blocks to go with a turnover.
"It blows my mind that we are not an aggressive group," Self said. "We are a passive group right now, and we have to pick it up. I'll keep saying it, and I'm not going to back off of it."
KU (1-0) will play Michigan State at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Champions Classic in Atlanta.
• KU coach Bill Self press conference
• Jeff Withey, Perry Ellis and Naadir Tharpe press conference
