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Kansas defeats Richmond, 87-59
- 6 p.m., Dec. 18, 2012
- Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS
FINAL: KU rolls over Richmond, 87-59
By Matt Tait.
Senior center Jeff Withey was aggressive on offense, dominant on defense and led the Kansas University men's basketball team to its third straight rout, this one a 87-59 victory against Richmond at Allen Fieldhouse.
Withey finished with 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks on 7-of-9 shooting in 26 minutes to lead the Jayhawks (9-1) in all three categories.
Withey was far from alone in the scoring display, as KU jumped out to another hot start behind red-shirt freshman Ben McLemore. McLemore opened the game with a three-pointer and scored 10 first-half points on 4-of-5 shooting. KU jumped out to leads of 13-6 and 33-11 and led 39-18 at halftime.
McLemore finished with 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting and chipped in seven rebounds, also in 26 minutes.
Travis Releford added 11 points, Kevin Young chipped in with eight points and nine rebounds and Perry Ellis also added eight. Young and Ellis combined to shoot 8-of-9 from the floor.
One of the bright spots in this one came from sophomore point guard Naadir Tharpe, who finished with 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting (3-of-4 from three-point range) and added three rebounds, three assists, two steals and no turnovers in 17 minutes.
Here's a quick look back at some of the action.
The game turned when: With plenty of time for the Spiders to get back into this one, Withey slammed the door with, of all things, two steals and assists to Travis Releford to start the second half and push KU's lead to 25. The incredible thing about Withey's steals was that they came well beyond the three-point line, not in the paint.
Offensive highlight: With 17:40 to play in the first half and KU on one of its hot-start spurts, Elijah Johnson pushed the ball in transition, drove deep into the lane and dished a no-look pass off to Ben McLemore on his right. McLemore took it from there, flying high above the baseline for a two-handed jam.
Defensive highlight: Darien Brothers found out the hard way that there's more of a shot-blocking presence on this team than Jeff Withey. With 8:00 to play in the first half, Brothers drove left just outside of the lane and tossed up a floater while fading away. Jamari Traylor came from the other side of the lane and swatted the shot attempt out of bounds.
Key stat: The Jayhawks got 29 points off the bench to help bury the Spiders.
Up next: The Jayhawks will travel to Ohio State on Saturday for a 3 p.m. tipoff against the seventh-ranked Buckeyes in a rematch of last year's Final Four contest.
Live coverage (Ended December 18, 2012 at 8:01 p.m.)
B to the P in reply to B to the P
you're playing at a high speed, but you're making decisions/moves like you're NEO in the Matrix. Unmatched flow :)
Jaybate
Tharpe had the best game of his career. This was the kind of line score Self has been hanging on for dear life with Naadir for.
Lindhawk in reply to Jayhawkinmullen
He's playing too fast. Trying to hard. Get in the flow of the game, quit trying to make it happen
Jaybate in reply to Farsidehawk
You're right to be positive about Rio. He will get it, if he will just stay.
Jaybate
Everyone's going to hoot at me for saying this, but if Tyler were to have a growth spurt and get up to 6'4" and stick with it to the bitter end the way Tyrel did with the body building, he might be able to play a little. But those are big ifs.
Jayhawkinmullen in reply to Lindhawk
Can you explain what, "when the game slows down" means? I have never quite understood what people are talking about.
Jaybate in reply to Jesse Newell
Guys do this sometimes, when they think they are going to generate a few clips to show other schools. It never works out very well. Coaches recruit based on what they recall of you back in high school.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff in reply to Jaybate
Just said that to Tait. It's like he refuses to play organized basketball.
Jaybate in reply to Farsidehawk
Totally agree. Someone needs to hack the scoreboard and add 5 minutes just for them.
Jaybate
Long ago in a youth mispent, I used to buy Tres Equiis. Do they still make that horrible stuff?
Farsidehawk in reply to Jaybate
The guys on the floor, especially Adams, White, and Tharpe need all the minutes possible.
Jaybate in reply to Cshjhawk
I believe so too, but no time like the present to put the away and start climbing out.
| Richmond | 46 |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 81 |
Olahawk in reply to Altercations_with_a_shovel
1st time he's been with a winner all year..........gotta be thankful he's away from the chiefs for a day
Jaybate
Ah ha! I got it. Self wants to win by 30 to make sure AW2 has bragging rights all over Virginia tomorrow.
Cshjhawk in reply to Jaybate
He's one of those guys who will come back next year and be productive. Hopefukky!
Jaybate
Tough for subs to get in this game. 33 point lead. 4:30 to go. Self seems to be making some kind of a point here.
Farsidehawk
I don't remember having this much fun watching KU play this early in the season in a long time. This team is special and will only get better. Last year's team labored for a lot of wins. This one with machine like efficiency!
Altercations_with_a_shovel in reply to Jesse Newell
The only announcer that talks more about one school is Dicky V & Duke.
Altercations_with_a_shovel in reply to Jesse Newell
How can he be considered unbiased? Why is he calling our games?
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff in reply to Altercations_with_a_shovel
He might not be used to seeing a good team.
Jaybate
Self in the huddle: "Okay, guys, just stand around and let them come inside to Jeff 6 times so he can get 6 blocks and get this triple double thing out of the way."
| Richmond | 35 |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 71 |
B to the P
Tharpe really turning it on.. love that he hasn't backed down! We really need him come March.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Good drive and dish by Tharpe. Withey gives the "wrap-it-up" sign that the Morris twins used to do.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
The drummer for the band "Fun" is here. Evidently, he's a KU grad. Who knew?
Jaybate
I want to see the Dos Equis guy live a little.
Mud wrestling Ellen Degeneres.
Facing down a T-Rex in Jurassic Park.
Etc.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff in reply to Jesse Newell
Almost two-thirds of KU's points have been layups/dunks.
| Richmond | 33 |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 64 |
Jaybate
Jelly finally found a guy light enough he could rattle the fillings on with a pick. Their PG.
Jaybate
If the prophet were to find his shooting game for, say, three rounds in March, this team could do some damage.
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