Kansas center Jeff Withey works the paint against Southeast Missouri's Colin Ferguson on Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. by Richard Gwin

KU forward Perry Ellis (34) drives against Southeast Missouri State's Tyler Stone on Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. by Richard Gwin

KU's forward Perry Ellis (34) skies above Southeast Missouri State defenders on Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. by Richard Gwin

KU's Travis Releford (24) gets control against Southeast Missouri State's Marland Smith (23) on Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. by Richard Gwin

KU guard Elijah Johnson takes the ball against Southeast Missouri's Lucas Nutt during the first half Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. by Richard Gwin

KU forward Perry Ellis warms up with a layup prior to KU hosting SE Missouri State on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. by Richard Gwin

KU guard Travis Releford warms up prior to KU hosting SE Missouri State on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. by Richard Gwin