Udoka Azubuike leads team, ratings with 19 points in Ames

By Staff     Feb 13, 2018

Kansas center Udoka Azubuike (35) puts a shot over Iowa State forward Solomon Young (33) during the second half, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

**1 – Udoka Azubuike:** Picked up third foul 21 seconds into second half but coach Bill Self left him on the court and the center rewarded the coach for that decision. He did a terrific job of establishing position down low and teammates did a great job of looking for him. Scored 12 of his team-high 19 points in the second half and all of his rebounds (three) and blocked shots (three) in the second half. Made 9 of 10 shots from the field, hitting hook shots and an up-and-under to go with the lobs he threw down late in the game. Also made a nifty pass to Devonte’ Graham cutting toward the hoop.

**2 – Malik Newman:** Played with the sort of fire in his eyes that sometimes seems lacking and used it to fuel him to 17 points, six rebounds and four assists.

**3 – Lagerald Vick:** Left unguarded on the perimeter at times the way Newman was in the first game vs. the Cyclones, Vick made them pay with a big second half, scoring 13 of 16 points. He made a trio of wide-open 3-pointers early in the second half to extend KU’s lead. Made some disruptive defensive plays and had four rebounds and two assists with just one turnover.

**4 – Devonte’ Graham:** Contributed 13 points, six rebounds and five assists without turning it over, but continued to miss an excessive number of layups. Made 3 f 16 shots from the field and 1 of 7 from 3-point range. Made Made his first five free throws but then missed 3 of 4 down the stretch.

**5 – Svi Mykhailiuk:** Made 2 of 6 3-pointers and finished with 10 points, just one rebound, two assists and two turnovers.

By the Numbers: Kansas 83, Iowa State 77

**6 – Mitch Lightfoot:** Two points, two rebounds, one block, two steals and three fouls in 15 minutes off the bench.

**7 – Marcus Garrett:** Played well defensively in 19 minutes and totaled three points, one assists, one rebound, one steal and one turnover.

**8 – Silvio De Sousa:** Played final 2:44 of first half, scored three points, two coming after he got away with a travel and scored on a put-back. Had three rebounds and gave up one bucket down low. Held his own during stretch that ensured neither Azubuike nor Lightfoot would head into second half with three fouls.

**9 – Sam Cunliffe:** Played final 1:12 of first half to prevent Newman from risking a third foul.

**SEASON STANDINGS**

1 – Devonte’ Graham (232)

2 – Svi Mykhailiuk (204)

3 – Udoka Azubuike (202)

4 – Lagerald Vick (188)

5 – Malik Newman (175)

6 – Marcus Garrett (143)

7 – Mitch Lightfoot (124)

8 – Sam Cunliffe (37)

9 – Silvio De Sousa (27)







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