Signe Geist, left, Winfield, Kan., leads the charge from the front line of Jayhawk fans gathered at the Bricktown Brewery in Oklahoma City. Hundreds of fans rallied along with Jayhawk cheerleaders and the basketball band before Saturday's game against in-state rival Kansas State in the semifinals of the Big XII Tournament.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush elevates to the bucket over Kansas State guard Blake Young during the first half of Saturday's semifinal game of the Big 12 Tournament against the Wildcats at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City. Kansas guard Sherron Collins is right.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur powers home a dunk over Kansas State guards Cartier Martin, left, and Jermaine Maybank during the first half of Saturday's semifinal game of the Big XII Tournament against the Wildcats at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas forward Darrell Arthur rips away a rebound from Kansas State forward David Hoskins during the second half of Saturday's semifinal game of the Big 12 Tournament against the Wildcats at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City. Kansas guard Sherron Collins is left.

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Young Jayhawk brothers Dylan Gates, 8, and Jared Gates, 10, bare their crimson and blue chests as they cheer on the Jayhawks Saturday at the Ford Center.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins drives around Kansas State guard Blake Young during the first half of Saturday's semifinal game of the Big 12 Tournament against the Wildcats at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas State forward Cartier Martin hangs his head following a turnover in the first half.

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Kansas center Sasha Kaun tangles with Kansas State guard Blake Young, left, and forward Luis Colon as the three scramble for a loose ball during the second half of Saturday's semifinal game of the Big 12 Tournament against the Wildcats at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas forward Darnell Jackson extends to defend a shot by Kansas State forward David Hoskins during the first half of Saturday's semifinal game of the Big 12 Tournament against the Wildcats at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas guard Mario Chalmers comes away with a steal from Kansas State guard Lance Harris during the second half of Saturday's semifinal game of the Big 12 Tournament against the Wildcats at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins lays up a shot over Kansas State guard Blake Young during the first half of Saturday's semifinal game of the Big 12 Tournament against the Wildcats at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas State head coach Bob Huggins has words with a game official during the second half.

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Kansas guard Brandon Rush launches a three over Kansas State guard Clent Stewart during the second half of Saturday's semifinal game of the Big 12 Tournament against the Wildcats at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self has words with an official during the first half of Saturday's semifinal game of the Big 12 Tournament against the Wildcats at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas guard Sherron Collins picks up a loose ball from Kansas State forward Luis Colon during the second half of Saturday's semifinal game of the Big 12 Tournament against the Wildcats at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

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Kansas University freshman Thorne Daimler holds up a sign taunting the Wildcats during Saturday's game in Oklahoma City.

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The Kansas University basketball band trombones blast away during halftime of Saturday's game against Kansas State.

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Kansas forward Julian Wright lays up a bucket around Kansas State guard Jermaine Maybank during the second half. Left is Kansas center Sasha Kaun and Kansas State guard Clent Stewart.

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Kansas forward Julian Wright stands up to clap as the Jayhawks begin to pull away from Kansas State during Saturday's game at the Ford Center.

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