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Bechard facing changing of guard
Over the past four years, Emily Brown had been the face of Kansas University volleyball. But in 2008, KU coach Ray Bechard will begin life without the Baldwin City native. And while Brown was an integral player on the court, Bechard already has prepped for the post-Brown era.
Rowing team loaded with experience
Experience is big advantage when it comes to sports. Especially when it’s in the leadership positions - like point guard in basketball or quarterback in football. Or in rowing, it’s the coxswain.
Several track and field stars departed
On the heels of easily the best year in program history, the 2008-09 Kansas University women’s track and field team will have to overcome a lot of hurdles to reach the same bar as the 2007-08 season.
Iowa recruit dazzles in tourney
Harrison Barnes may be considered a small forward by recruiting Web sites because of his 6-foot-6, 196 pound frame. But ask him what “position” he plays and the Ames (Iowa) High junior-to-be has a better answer.
Ex-KU assistant enjoys first year
Illinois State's Jankovich scouting Kansas AAU tourney
The coaches of the Missouri Valley Conference didn’t know what to expect of Illinois State under a new head coach last season, picking the men’s basketball team to finish fifth in the league. Tim Jankovich didn’t know what to expect of his Redbirds squad either.
KU divers headed to nationals
It had been at least six years since a Kansas University athlete competed in the U.S. Senior Diving National Championships. Two divers - sophomore Erin Mertz and junior Meghan Proehl - will put an end to that streak this summer.
High schoolers value playing at Fieldhouse
Playing basketball at the collegiate level isn’t for everyone. So for the campers at the Bonnie Henrickson basketball camp, playing in Kansas University’s Allen Fieldhouse left a lasting impression. “It was amazing,” said Ashley Harry, a junior at Skutt Catholic High in Omaha, Neb. “Just playing in so much history and just thinking about how Paul Pierce and all those greats played in there.
Plano West claims Self camp title
Texas team relishes run to title at KU's Allen Fieldhouse
The Plano (Texas) West Senior High boys basketball team seemed to borrow a phrase from Oakland Raiders President Al Davis: “Just win, baby!” That’s all Plano West did this weekend at Bill Self’s team camp - just win.
Two-sport recruit visits camp
Big 12 schools interested in Texas high schooler
Being the child of a professional athlete doesn’t always translate into being just talented. But with the genes of two athletes, it’s no wonder that Jackson Jeffcoat has the athletic ability to be a two-sport star in basketball and football.
He’s from where? Campers unaware of KU coach’s roots
Trivia question: Where did Kansas University men’s basketball coach Bill Self graduate high school? Answer: Edmond Memorial in Edmond, Okla.
KU hoopsters offer opinions on NBA Finals
Members of Kansas University’s men’s basketball team had differing opinions on whom they wanted to win the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics.
Father and son enjoy Self camp
Life as a college basketball coach can be rather grueling, especially when taking on a head coaching position for the first time. That’s why Ben Miller enjoyed the opportunity of spending Saturday at the Bill Self Kansas Basketball parent-child camp with his 5-year-old son Charlie.
Apple of their eyes
Newcomers sign, sign, sign at camp
Who would have thought that sitting could be so painful? As it turns out, bending over for more than two hours signing autographs can be quite uncomfortable.
Sloppy conditions damage scores
Monday night rains made for some long holes and high scores on the opening day of stroke play at the Kansas Golf Association Four-Ball Championship. It was most obvious for golfers playing Alvamar Country Club.
Favors big man on campus
When you stand four inches taller and weigh 20 pounds more than anybody on the opposing team, you can pretty much do what you want in the paint. When your opponents simply step out of the way when you enter the lane, your name is probably Derrick Favors, the No. 3-ranked recruit by Rivals.com in the Class of 2009.
Rivals eyeing rematch at Invite
A rivalry is brewing in the AAU basketball ranks, and the Jayhawk Invitational will be ground zero this weekend for that potential storm. K.C. Pump N Run is once again the favorite to win the Jayhawk Invite after winning it the last three years. But last year’s runner-up, Howard Pulley Black, is back, and the players have just one thing - and one team - on their minds.
Elmquist: Elmquist: Signee Little key for KU
Looking at next year’s incoming class for Kansas University’s defending national champion basketball team, most everyone instantly thinks of Marcus and Markieff Morris (the twins), Travis Releford (the local kid) and Tyrone Appleton (the former juco national champion).
KU’s Agafonov nails hammer toss
Fellow Jayhawk Tarasova struggles in rain
The weather conditions for Day Two of the Kansas Relays seemed to resemble the difference in success Kansas University junior Zlata Tarasova is having compared to KU senior - and fellow Togliatti, Russia, native - Egor Agafonov.
Jayhawks hold off Baker
Midweek baseball games against NAIA teams are intended to be a way to pad the record and get some playing time for bench players - and much-needed rest for starters.
KU baseball gets rare sweep
It had been two years since Kansas University’s baseball squad last swept a series against a Big 12 Conference opponent. With a few fans sporting brooms Sunday at Hoglund Ballpark, KU made it a clean sweep of Texas Tech with a 5-2 victory.
Wind-blown win
Jayhawks thrive in blustery cold
Finally. With the way the crazy Kansas weather has plagued the Kansas University baseball squad this season - and seasons past - it was only a matter of time before it turned into a positive for the team.
Raiders rally past Jayhawks
It was a rough Sunday for the Kansas University women’s tennis squad at Robinson Courts.
Bears bury Jayhawks
Kansas University’s women’s tennis squad continues to get strong performances from the No. 6 singles spot.
KU tennis turns tables on OSU
Exacting a little revenge against a Big 12 Conference opponent sure is sweet.
KU falls to A&M in extras
The one thing Ritch Price hasn’t had to worry about all season has been the performance of his bullpen. So it baffled the Kansas University baseball coach when the bullpen turned out to be the Achilles heel in KU’s 9-6 defeat in 10 innings Saturday against Texas A&M.
Texas A&M trips KU baseball, 13-6
Ritch Price got the first part of his game plan to work Friday against Texas A&M: Get guys on base to put pressure on a freshman starter.
Kansas women’s track on rise
Maybe it’s the Memorial Stadium magic behind such a record-setting season. Whatever it may be, the Kansas University women’s track and field program has staked its claim within the collegiate sports community this year.
KU baseball claims two lopsided wins
The Kansas University baseball squad faced two opponents Wednesday at Hoglund Ballpark and was able to follow the same formula in each: Productive offense and solid pitching equals convincing victories.
Jayhawks win ugly
Bats go cold; KU holds on
Kansas University’s baseball team tallied a 6-4 victory over Chicago State on Tuesday at Hoglund Ballpark. But they also got one upset coach in Ritch Price.
KU signee shines in final contest
Little leads Chipola (Fla.) to 7th place at NJCAA tournament
Mario Little was not about to finish his career at Chipola (Fla.) College with a mediocre performance in the seventh-place game of the NJCAA Men’s Division I National Championship on Saturday.
KU signee, Chipola advance in tourney
It took three games for Chipola (Fla.) College coach Greg Heiar to get “the real Chipola team” to show up for the NJCAA Men’s National Basketball Championship.
Little, Chipola stave off elimination
Chipola (Fla.) College came a half second from ending its season with the second of back-to-back losses Thursday at the NJCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship.
Chipola stunned in OT
KU signee Mario Little staunch on defense in NJCAA loss
Chipola (Fla.) College came into the NJCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship as the team to beat.
KU signee set for physical NJCAA final
With the current Kansas University men’s basketball squad preparing for its attempt at a national championship in a few weeks, one future KU player is beginning his quest for a national championship today.
Longball helps KU top Tabor
The only thing missing from John Allman was him calling his shot before hitting a three-run home run in the first inning of the Kansas University baseball team’s 8-1 victory Tuesday over Tabor at Hoglund Ballpark.
KU can’t hold early lead, falls in ninth
One swing of an aluminum bat brought an unlikely end to two streaks Monday at Arrocha Ballpark.
Pitcher Czyz dominates; KU sweeps NDSU
Catcher's return helps struggling hurler find rhythm in 13-0 run-rule victory
Catcher Buck Afenir’s return may be just what pitcher Nick Czyz needed to jump-start his junior year. Afenir, who had been out for the last week nursing a hamstring injury, took his position behind home plate for Czyz’s best performance to date in a 13-0 victory in the first game of the Kansas University baseball squad’s doubleheader against North Dakota State on Sunday at Hoglund Ballpark.
KU tennis edges New Mexico, 4-3
Lauren Hommell doesn’t mind serving as the No. 6 singles player for Kansas University’s tennis team. She’s just happy to be playing after sitting out the fall semester because of injury. And KU couldn’t be more happy to have the senior back.
NDSU miscues boost Kansas
When all else fails, just hope the opponent makes the mistakes. That’s how it worked for the Kansas University baseball squad Saturday against North Dakota State at Hoglund Ballpark.
‘Spirits’ spark KU baseball
Baseball is full of superstitions such as the rally cap, not stepping on the foul line when taking the field and talking about a no-hitter or perfect game that’s in progress. So why not a samurai statue sitting on top of the dugout?
Home opener today - maybe
The Kansas University baseball squad plans to play its 2008 home opener today against LeMoyne College (Syracuse, N.Y.) at Hoglund Ballpark. Weather permitting, of course.
Kansas tennis splits
Jayhawks fall to Illini, rout SLU
Just four matches into her junior campaign, Edina Horvath is already in what many athletes refer to as “The Zone.” Horvath has yet to lose in either a doubles or singles match this year and improved to 8-0 overall following the home opener for the Kansas University women’s tennis team against Illinois and Saint Louis on Sunday at First Serve.
Picture this: KU hall of famers get their due
Kansas University was the mecca of men’s basketball in 1952, with the college team winning the national championship behind Clyde Lovellette. In that same year, KU had seven representatives on the United States Olympic men’s basketball team that defeated the Soviet Union, 36-25, in the gold-medal game.
Home crowd lifts KU
A little home-field advantage made for quite an entertaining day for Kansas University’s track and field team Saturday at Anshutz Pavilion. KU athletes gushed over the pumped-up crowd of Jayhawk faithful at the Kansas Invitational.
Holmes brothers struggle in return
The cheer received by Nick and Caleb Holmes during the introduction of the starting lineup was the only real bright spot for the twins from Olathe, when their Yale basketball team faced Kansas University on Saturday.
KU falls short in 5-game Senior Day setback
For the past four years, Emily Brown has served as the face of the Kansas University volleyball program. Brown’s dream of playing at KU - which she said had lingered since third grade - officially will come to a close Wednesday at Texas Tech. Saturday, Brown played her final match at KU’s Horejsi Family Athletics Center.
Tigers ‘better’ than 3 days ago
Fort Hays State’s men’s basketball team lost to Kansas University by one more point than it did Kansas State. But Tigers coach Mark Johnson couldn’t help but think his team played better against KU than it did against K-State three days earlier.
Newest Jayhawks sweep cycling titles
A pair of newcomers to the Kansas University cycling team earned some hardware for the program at the North Central Collegiate Cycling Conference mountain bike championships in Red Wing, Minnesota in early October.
Kansas outduels UNO
Saturday’s swimming dual between Kansas University and Nebraska-Omaha wasn’t a typical meet but more of a short exhibition. Nevertheless, KU swimming coach Clark Campbell said the team’s 153-67 victory over UNO at Robinson Natatorium served its purpose for the squad’s future meets.
Freshman makes seniors’ day; KU clips MU
Thanks to freshman defender Katie Williams, the five seniors on the Kansas University soccer squad - Kelsey Archuleta, Nicole Cauzillo, Colleen Quinn, Afton Sauer and Emily Strinden - were able to celebrate their Senior Day on a positive note.
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KU's Smith plays through pain November 20, 2008
