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Oklahoma defeats Kansas, 72-66
- 3 p.m., Feb. 9, 2013
- Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, OK
FINAL: KU drops third straight in 72-66 loss to Oklahoma
The Kansas men's basketball team couldn't keep up with hot-shooting Oklahoma, falling 72-66 to the Sooners on Saturday afternoon at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla.
The Jayhawks lost their third straight game for the first time since 2005.
With KU trailing 70-66 with 14 seconds remaining, Elijah Johnson drove all the way to the rim but missed the layup. OU's Cameron Clark grabbed the defense rebound to seal it.
OU made 56 percent of its field goals in the first half in building a 38-34 halftime lead. The Sooners also hit seven three-pointers, their most since a Jan. 12 game against Oklahoma State.
Romero Osby led OU, scoring 17 points on 6-for-8 field-goal shooting. Steven Pledger added 15 points.
Ben McLemore led KU with 15 points on 6-for-10 shooting. Jeff Withey added 14 points, six rebounds and one block, tying Greg Ostertag's KU career record for blocked shots.
KU (19-4, 7-3 Big 12) will play host to Kansas State at 8 p.m. Monday.
Matt Glassman in reply to Micky Baker
Right, the ones saying that we have a problem after losing the worst RPI matchup in history and 3 in a row are irrational. Go watch your 2008 DVD and tell yourself everything's fine.
Af13
Yet again, EJ had the most field goal attempts. Somebody explain to me why this is a good idea.
Benjamin Piehler
Prepare to have the court rushed every game, regardless of our ranking. You don't win 8 strait without taking some s**t when you are no longer top dog.
Feefifofum
I started off switching to Bob Davis then the delay got to me. Then just turned the sound off then .. yeah .. Valpo game.. then game to the blog.. and back to the game with the sound off. Then back to the blog. Wow - what a workout.
fansincewilt
The only thing that feels good about the loss is seeing the OU fans rush the court. That has to make us feel better.
Tim Marshall
Self's loyalty to EJ will be the death of this team. He has to sit him for a game to try to get his mind right.
Robb Kraft in reply to Jayhawkinatl
EJ blows - this guy right now is like a minus 5-10 points everygame. He hurts your team so much in so many ways. Man you have to sit him. Have to...
Brian Haase
glad to see we're still going to EJ on the last possession, i think Self needs to get his eyes checked
Joshuamc914
After watching this team Incam say this is the worse set of guards I've seen at Kansas in years. They can't shoot, dribble, pass, or defend. It hurts my heart to watch how bad their guard play is and their matador defense which always leaves Jeff on an island which is the reason he is always so tired now smh.
Jan Rolls
2nd week in a row used up all his timeouts. Take some of the blame coach and don't put it all on the players.
Pepper_bar in reply to Marchphog88
Marchphog, Jesse has threatened to ban me from these chats for far far less than that.
Micky Baker
It's the same problem that haunts our country, a bunch of people feeling entitled to the work put in by others.
Tim Marshall
Time to start wondering what is going on internally. Self is starting to lose this team. It's more than just EJ. They are a mess right now.
Jhawk7782
Last year was a complete fluke for Withey, if it wasn't for TRob, we would have seen last year but we are seeing this year
Jumpinjayhawk
EJ needs to sit more his play has cost this team. Nadir needs to see more playing time thats for sure.
Marchphog88
That's bullshit. That is a flagrant foul by the rules, whether or not it was an accident.
Brian Powell in reply to Kirkwood
everyone, even Self, knows this... and playing more Tharpe (with Rio sprinkled in) would serve our team better --- BUT I highly doubt Bill wants to make that change at this point.
The thing is, it wouldn't be a big change really, unless you make a bigger deal about it. Just trading about 10 minutes PT on the court. Won't happen.
Jan Rolls
Why is th e head of basketball operations been sticking his nose and comments in the huddle for the last 3 games? Why is Self listening to him?
Brad Swisher
I like EJ and feel bad for his slump, but it's disturbing to see him struggle to convert layups
Micky Baker
I'm not sure why anyone would think they have a right to be more angry than the the players are. They're the ones that put in the work.
Kirkwood
EJ needs to be left on the bench until,,,,, well I'm not sure when he should be in the line-up again.
Jhawk7782 in reply to Klineisanazi
Maybe 89 but with a coaching change and no postseason, I always thought the 89 team did. weell
Marchphog88 in reply to Robb Kraft
Be unhappy.
It's a free country. Just know that you sound like a whiney loser by expressing it that way.
Brian Haase
we are such a bad team, i don't know what happened but we are just terrible. how we've only lost 4 games is beyond me...
Lajayhawk in reply to Jesse Newell
"That means you're 'signature win' means less" [clap clap, clap clap clap]
"That means you're 'signature win' means less" [clap clap, clap clap clap]
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