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Kansas defeats Texas A&M, 83-66
- 2 p.m., March 8, 2012
- Sprint Center, Kansas City, MO
FINAL: Elijah Johnson has career day, leads KU to 83-66 win over Texas A&M
Elijah Johnson scored a career-high 26 points on 8-for-11 shooting, leading the Kansas men's basketball team to an 83-66 victory over Texas A&M in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament on Thursday at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.
Johnson knocked down five of seven three-pointers to go with four assists, two steals, three rebounds and just one turnover.
Thomas Robinson contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Tyshawn Taylor added 16 points with four assists and four turnovers.
Jeff Withey was the only other Jayhawk in double figures with 11 points. He also notched six rebounds and four blocks.
After making just four three-pointers in each of its two previous games against A&M, KU made 10 of 15 threes Thursday (67 percent).
The win advances KU to Friday's semifinals, where it will face fourth-seeded Baylor at 6:30 p.m.
Live coverage (Ended March 8, 2012 at 4:03 p.m.)
Holidaysmore
I've always wondered...for the kid who has to dribble out the ball in a blowout like today...does he get charged w/ a turnover?
Mcguirej in reply to Jaybate
Thanks. That it has, and only time will tell if it has been for the better.
Jaybate in reply to Mcguirej
That was a beautifully subtle response.
Frankly, though, algorithmic science has saved all of us from parametric statistical assumption. Make up models and pretend. :-)
| Texas A&M | 66 |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 83 |
Mcguirej
Does Wesley have any fouls? I know he hasn't been on the floor much, but it seems he's gotten a little better at that.
Bcravenjhawkfan in reply to Stljayhawk10
Did you ever see Ann Margret's legs back in the day? Take your breath away.
Lajayhawk in reply to Jesse Newell
19 points, 10 boards and 4 assists. The old standard great game for TRob....
Orangedog87
I wish I could watch KU games with the sound on but more and more I turn the sound off...really sad for a top BB program
Mcguirej in reply to Stljayhawk10
Yes. And I wouldn't be surprised if that leads them to talking about the dancers again.
Jaybate
Naadir is not winning brownie points here. But Self is determined to get him some minutes inspite of himself.
| Texas A&M | 61 |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 81 |
Nh_jhawk
Send aTm packing off to the SEC like the losers they have been for years. Adios Aggies. Dont let the door hit ya.....
Bcravenjhawkfan in reply to Illuminatironin
I like to all the guys smiling, even when things are close.
Mcguirej in reply to Jaybate
You're right. Certain assumptions have to be met in order for statistical analysis to having any meaning at all. I am inclined to accept those assumptions so that all of the data I generate as a scientist can be interpreted in a meaningful manner.
Lajayhawk
Yikes. TRob going hard after a ball out of bounds in a game that's already decided.... could have turned out bad.....
Lajayhawk in reply to Mcguirej
He doesn't have to. He just waves his hand in front of sportswriters and says, "this isn't the POY you are looking for," and everyone stops talking about TRob.
| Texas A&M | 57 |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 79 |
Olahawk
Up by 17 and still no one coming off the bench....bill must be making a sure they really understand the fact that aTm has been able to come back
Jaybate in reply to Mcguirej
in turns of a totally random universe with independence, probability does not change.
But do you think the universe is totally random and fully independent?
That's the key question underlying all statistical analysis.
Mcguirej in reply to Mcguirej
As for their shooting tomorrow: I think they will shoot closer to their averages.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff
Self telling Travis that one of the post players was wide open over the top if he'd have thrown it to him.
Mcguirej in reply to Jesse Newell
Statistically speaking, your odds don't change in roulette, so you can bet however you want.
Jaybate in reply to Jesse Newell
Yes, if I'm feeling lucky. No if not. After having studied mathematical runs, pure superstition is the only thing to rely on at a certain point. :-)
Holidaysmore
Blowouts have to be the worst thing for us. We lose any sort of focus and we use our bench which past Teahan and bits and pieces of Young is worthless.
Thanks for that Jesse. I always seem to remember Middleton having good games against us throughout his career.
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff in reply to Parishawk
Kind of like roulette. If the ball lands on black four times in a row, do you bet black?
Jesse Newell KUsports.com staff in reply to Holidaysmore
Middleton with 22 points on 8-for-13 shooting. He's topped 20 points three times this year, and twice against KU.
Parishawk
Question for Jesse and all of you: EJ and TT shot great from 3 today. They're playing on the same court tomorrow. Will this great shooting continue?
| Texas A&M | 55 |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 69 |
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