Dedric Lawson’s double-double delivers huge win for Kansas

By Matt Tait     Feb 2, 2019

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Kansas forward Dedric Lawson (1) puts up a shot over Texas Tech forward Tariq Owens (11) and Texas Tech guard Jarrett Culver (23) during the first half, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at Allen Fieldhouse.

1 – Dedric Lawson – Finally got it going from 3-point range and added another workmanlike double-double to a season full of them. Recorded 25 points and 10 rebounds in 29 minutes.

2 – Devon Dotson – Not only did Dotson harass the Texas Tech ball handlers all night, flat-out picking the pocket of a couple of Red Raiders for easy, lightning-fast buckets on the other end, but he also knocked in 3 triples on a night when KU had everything working offensively. Finished with 20 points, 4 assists and 3 steals.

3 – Ochai Agbaji – He continues to flash his leadership muscles. He also is not afraid to fly high and bring all kinds of emotion and energy to the court.

4 – Lagerald Vick – Had it going with the jump shot early on and his icy glare and signature snarl helped set the tone for this Kansas effort.

5 – Quentin Grimes – Had just 6 points — on 2-of-5 from 3-point range — but also added 4 assists and did his part to help KU defend Tech star Jarrett Culver.

6 – Charlie Moore – Logged 6 assists in 15 minutes — 2 of them to Agbaji for lobs — and took advantage of the minutes he got because of Marcus Garrett’s injury.

7 – K.J. Lawson – Hit a 3-pointer early and showed he could be a reliable option Saturday afternoon if the short-handed Jayhawks needed him.

8 – Mitch Lightfoot – 6 minutes, 1 rebound and 1 turnover.

9 – David McCormack – 5 minutes, 1 rebound and 2 turnovers.

Season Standings:
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1 – Dedric Lawson – 171

2 – Devon Dotson – 164

3 – Lagerald Vick – 130

4 – Marcus Garrett – 125

5 – Quentin Grimes – 99

6 – Mitch Lightfoot – 69

7 – Charlie Moore – 62

8 – David McCormack – 58

9 – K.J. Lawson – 56

10 – Ochai Agbaji – 51

*Note: Injured center Udoka Azubuike had recorded 50 points through KU’s first 13 games of the season and freshman Ochai Agbaji did not start playing until Game 15.*

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Written By Matt Tait

A native of Colorado, Matt moved to Lawrence in 1988 and has been in town ever since. He graduated from Lawrence High in 1996 and the University of Kansas in 2000 with a degree in Journalism. After covering KU sports for the University Daily Kansan and Rivals.com, Matt joined the World Company (and later Ogden Publications) in 2001 and has held several positions with the paper and KUsports.com in the past 20+ years. He became the Journal-World Sports Editor in 2018. Throughout his career, Matt has won several local and national awards from both the Associated Press Sports Editors and the Kansas Press Association. In 2021, he was named the Kansas Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. Matt lives in Lawrence with his wife, Allison, and two daughters, Kate and Molly. When he's not covering KU sports, he likes to spend his time playing basketball and golf, listening to and writing music and traveling the world with friends and family.