Aaron Lindberg/Journal-World PhotoSure, Kansas University’s women’s basketball team was overmatched Saturday in its 84-57 loss to No. 8 Texas Tech.
But did the Red Raiders have to rub it in?
“They were mocking us in a way,” Kansas sophomore Aquanita Burras said. “They weren’t busting their butts down the court like they usually do.
“It’s not a good feeling when you see other players laughing at you on the court.”
The Jayhawks had nothing to laugh about Saturday. Whether it was collecting five assists to 18 turnovers or watching Tech’s Plenette Pierson dominate in the paint, Kansas picked the wrong opponent to struggle against.
Aaron Lindberg/Journal-World Photo“They are the best team we’ve faced so far this season,” Kansas coach Marian Washington said. “I don’t think there’s any doubt about that.”
A strong statement, considering the Jayhawks lost to then-No. 4 Kansas State, 88-49, on Jan. 8.
Washington, though, has her reasons.
“To be in a game with a team like this, it wouldn’t be unreasonable for our players to be a little intimidated,” Washington said. “Everybody would’ve had to play their best game to beat this kind of ballclub.”
Pierson, likely the Big 12 Conference player of the week, had another solid — and almost easy — game inside. After racking up 32 points Tuesday against Missouri, Pierson was equally impressive Saturday, scoring 29 points on 11-of-14 shooting.
Pierson scored 21 points in the first half; Kansas had 22.
“I think they had a hard time guarding Plenette,” Tech coach Marsha Sharp said. “Obviously, we wanted to give her every opportunity to touch it that we could.”
Kansas (9-10 overall, 2-6 Big 12) struggled all day, hitting just seven of 25 shots in the first half and 35 percent for the day.
Texas Tech (18-2, 7-1) shot 59 percent from the field overall and hit 19 of 28 shots (67.9 percent) in the second half.
“Our defense really broke down,” Washington said. “I don’t think we challenged them at any position.”
Kansas stayed close early, trailing just 16-14 with 10:05 to play in the first half.
But Texas Tech runs of 9-2 and 11-2 put KU down 16 at halftime.
“We just simply hurried,” Washington said. “Too often.”
KU will travel to Colorado on Wednesday. Tipoff is 8 p.m.
Aaron Lindberg/Journal-World PhotoSure, Kansas University’s women’s basketball team was overmatched Saturday in its 84-57 loss to No. 8 Texas Tech.
But did the Red Raiders have to rub it in?
“They were mocking us in a way,” Kansas sophomore Aquanita Burras said. “They weren’t busting their butts down the court like they usually do.
“It’s not a good feeling when you see other players laughing at you on the court.”
Aaron Lindberg/Journal-World PhotoThe Jayhawks had nothing to laugh about Saturday. Whether it was collecting five assists to 18 turnovers or watching Tech’s Plenette Pierson dominate in the paint, Kansas picked the wrong opponent to struggle against.
“They are the best team we’ve faced so far this season,” Kansas coach Marian Washington said. “I don’t think there’s any doubt about that.”
A strong statement, considering the Jayhawks lost to then-No. 4 Kansas State, 88-49, on Jan. 8.
Washington, though, has her reasons.
“To be in a game with a team like this, it wouldn’t be unreasonable for our players to be a little intimidated,” Washington said. “Everybody would’ve had to play their best game to beat this kind of ballclub.”
Pierson, likely the Big 12 Conference player of the week, had another solid — and almost easy — game inside. After racking up 32 points Tuesday against Missouri, Pierson was equally impressive Saturday, scoring 29 points on 11-of-14 shooting.
Pierson scored 21 points in the first half; Kansas had 22.
“I think they had a hard time guarding Plenette,” Tech coach Marsha Sharp said. “Obviously, we wanted to give her every opportunity to touch it that we could.”
Kansas (9-10 overall, 2-6 Big 12) struggled all day, hitting just seven of 25 shots in the first half and 35 percent for the day.
Texas Tech (18-2, 7-1) shot 59 percent from the field overall and hit 19 of 28 shots (67.9 percent) in the second half.
“Our defense really broke down,” Washington said. “I don’t think we challenged them at any position.”
Kansas stayed close early, trailing just 16-14 with 10:05 to play in the first half.
But Texas Tech runs of 9-2 and 11-2 put KU down 16 at halftime.
“We just simply hurried,” Washington said. “Too often.”
KU will travel to Colorado on Wednesday. Tipoff is 8 p.m.
