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Kansas defeats Emporia State, 90-59
- 7 p.m., Nov. 9, 2010
- Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS
FINAL: Balanced attack leads KU to 90-59 exhibition victory over Emporia State
Five Kansas players scored in double figures — led by Markieff Morris' 14 points — as the KU men's basketball team defeated Emporia State in its final exhibition game Tuesday night at Allen Fieldhouse.
Thomas Robinson added 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Travis Releford (5-for-6 shooting) and Marcus Morris (4-for-8 shooting) also had 12 points apiece.
Tyshawn Taylor posted 10 points, six assists, three turnovers and two steals.
For the second straight game, KU was impressive from the free-throw line, making 35 of its 40 shots there (87.5 percent).
The Jayhawks made 26 of 52 shots (50 percent) while out-rebounding the Hornets, 40-25.
KU will open the regular season on Friday with a home game against Longwood.
Live coverage (Ended November 9, 2010 at 9:15 p.m.)
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Robinson makes one of two free throws. KU now 31 of 36 from the line.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Boswell beats Reed on a backcut for a layup. That's not the first time tonight Reed has been beaten on a cut to the rim.
| ESU | 50 |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 83 |
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Markieff Morris with a layup inside. ESU's Michael Tyler drives by KU defenders, though, putting in a layup.
Nick Nelson in reply to Bulltown03
Robinson: 11PTS/9REB, Mk.Morris: 12PTS/8REB, Mc.Morris: 12PTS/6REB, Releford: 12PTS, Taylor: 10PTS/6AST.
| ESU | 46 |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 81 |
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Johnson makes both free throws. The Jayhawks continue to impress from the free-throw line.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Markieff throws a lob to Johnson, who is undercut by a Hornet for a foul.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Robinson guns a pass into Markieff, who is fouled in the lane. Nice entry feed from the big man.
Nick Nelson
Kansas guard Tyrel Reed grabs a rebound from Emporia State forward Matt Boswell during the first half, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse. by Nick Krug
| ESU | 43 |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 77 |
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Offensive foul on ESU's Jordan Stout. Media timeout. We've had a lot of stoppages stacked up in a row here.
Soobawls
Self is trying to get Robinson some reps on offense and he is making a case for himself in just about every other area of the game.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Robinson works hard for position, and Taylor rewards him with a nice lob pass inside. Robinson turns to the rim and puts in the layup.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Robinson misses two short shots inside, picking up an offensive rebound in the process. The effort is there, but right now, the execution on the shot isn't.
Kuguyintarheelland
I'd love a running score count when guys score, so we can update our mental box score! How many boards/points is McMorris up to now?
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Marcus Morris goes high for a rebound, and he comes down hard. Play is stopped, but Marcus walks to the bench under his own power. I think he took a shot to the groin area, if you know what I'm saying.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Little with a hustle steal, and before going out of bounds, he tosses to Releford for a layup.
Soobawls
Despite the poor passing the offense actually looks quite a bit ahead of the defense for this early in the season.
| ESU | 41 |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 70 |
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Little beat on a full-court baseball pass. Boo Jackson to shoot two after Little fouls him.
Soobawls in reply to Jesse Newell
No just that their reserve players are scrubs. I mean, it's true, but don't you get paid not to talk like me?
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff in reply to Soobawls
I meant ESU's reserve players are on the court. Not saying ESU is a scrub team.
| ESU | 36 |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 68 |
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
We'll see if Moe checks his regulars back in. If not, expect more steals from KU.
Soobawls in reply to Jesse Newell
"The Hornets have a scrub team out there" is that up to J-school standards?
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Little with a steal, and ESU fouls him. The Hornets have a scrub team out there right now.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Another steal for Marcus, and he flips to Johnson, who spins before feeding Little for a layup and foul.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Marcus Morris with a steal, and he throws over his head to Morningstar for a layup.
Soobawls in reply to Bulltown03
That's what I thought as well but apparently the mob says otherwise.
| ESU | 36 |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 61 |
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Reed with two free throws. ESU already up to eight team fouls this half.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Reed is beat defensively on a cut to the rim, and Burnette puts in a layup.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Jayhawks already with eight free throws in the second half. Marcus makes two more.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Another transition opportunity for KU, as Marcus Morris is fouled on his way to the rim.
Nick Nelson
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor tries to strip the ball from Emporia State guard Robert Moores during the first half, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse. by Nick Krug
Nick Nelson
Kansas guard Elijah Johnson defends as Emporia State guard Jarvis Nichols (3) tries to hand off to Taylor Euler (11) during the first half, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse. by Nick Krug
Nick Nelson
Kansas guard Brady Morningstar looks to wrestle for the ball with Emporia State guard Xavier Burnett during the first half, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse. by Nick Krug
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Marcus with a quick spin move on the baseline, and he draws a foul. KU seems to be getting more post touches in the second half.
Nick Nelson
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson swats a shot by Emporia State forward Matt Boswell during the first half, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse. At right is Kansas guard Elijah Johnson. by Nick Krug
Nick Nelson
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor turns up the court after picking up a loose ball against Emporia State during the first half, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse. by Nick Krug
Nick Nelson
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson delivers a put-back dunk over Emporia State guard Robert Moores during the first half, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse. by Nick Krug
Nick Nelson
Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor cuts through Emporia State defenders Taylor Euler, left, and Michael Tyler to throw a pass during the first half, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse. by Nick Krug
| ESU | 32 |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 53 |
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Good half-court defense for KU, forcing a tough ESU shot. It leads to transition, as Taylor is fouled on his way to the rim.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Releford confidently steps into a three, and he knocks it in from the top. That draws three claps from Self.
Nick Nelson
Kansas forward Marcus Morris throws down a dunk against Emporia State during the first half, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 at Allen Fieldhouse. At left is KU guard Tyrel Reed and at right is ESU guard Jarvis Nichols. by Nick Krug
| ESU | 32 |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 50 |
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Robinson makes both free throws. That didn't happen often last year.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Robinson battles underneath for an offensive rebound, and he's fouled going up for a shot. Good relentlessness by the sophomore.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Boo Jackson with a layup underneath. Self summons Morningstar off the bench to get Little.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Robinson with a block, and it leads to easy points for KU, as Releford finishes with a jam on the other end.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Boo Jackson left alone, and he knocks in a three. Blown defensive assignment there for KU.
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