Stories for February 17, 2013

Opinion: Angel Goodrich refuses to let KU lose

Angel Goodrich did what point guards are born to do in leading Kansas University past Oklahoma, 81-71, because that’s what she always does. By Tom Keegan

Angel Goodrich sets KU assists record as Jayhawks take down No. 22 Oklahoma, 81-71

Carolyn Davis scored 24 points on 10-for-17 shooting, leading the Kansas women's basketball team to an 81-71 victory over No. 22 Oklahoma on Sunday at Allen Fieldhouse. By Jesse Newell

Notebook: Traylor sprains thumb; Withey Big 12's top blocker

Notes and quotes from Kansas University's 73-47 basketball victory over Texas. By Gary Bedore

Mario Chalmers honored by jersey ceremony

Former Kansas University basketball combo guard Mario Chalmers had his jersey number 15 hung in the Allen Fieldhouse rafters in an emotional ceremony at halftime of Saturday’s KU-Texas game. By Gary Bedore

UT laments shooting woes

Longhorns hit just 21.8 percent of shots

The Longhorns made just 21.8 percent of their field-goal attempts in a 73-47 loss to Kansas University. “We didn’t simply mentally do the things we wanted to get done on either end,” Texas coach Rick Barnes said. “That’s the thing that bothers me.” By Jesse Newell

Opinion: KU makes it hard for recruit Julius Randle to say no

Julius Randle, ranked second by Rivals behind only Andrew Wiggins in the Class of 2013 among high school basketball players, had a seat behind the Kansas University bench Saturday night. He was treated to an evening that highlighted the past and reminded the audience that the present, somehow, never strays far from the glorious days of yesteryear. By Tom Keegan• Box score• Bill Self postgame audio

Simply smothering: Defense carries Kansas to rout of Texas

If ESPN’s “GameDay” announcers like defense, they’ll definitely push for more and more telecasts at Kansas University, site of the Jayhawks’ 73-47 smothering of Texas on Saturday in Allen Fieldhouse. By Gary Bedore• Box score• Bill Self postgame audio

KU women counting on Monica Engelman for strong finish

Kansas University women’s basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson believes guard Monica Engelman’s career-best 26-point effort against TCU on Wednesday could be exactly what the senior needs to finish the season strong. By Jesse Newell

Former KU pitcher Brett Bochy joins dad in big-league camp

A little bit of playful razzing comes with the territory for Brett Bochy. He gets it. The former Kansas University pitcher is in his first big league camp for the San Francisco Giants. And, his dad’s the manager.

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