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KU makes last years ghosts vanish with 72-53 win
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KU guard Tyrel Reed and Boston University forward Patrick Hazel battle for a rebound in the first half of a Southwest Regional NCAA tournament game. - photo by The Associated Press

 

 

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Kansas just needed some time to put the ghosts of its NCAA past behind it.

Marcus and Markieff Morris combined for 31 points as the Jayhawks found their shooting touch in the second half of a 72-53 win over Boston University on Friday night.

The win was the first NCAA tournament game for Kansas since the Jayhawks were sent home by Northern Iowa in the second round last season.

They appeared to still be feeling some of the aftereffects of that loss in the first half against the Terriers.

Kansas (33-2) led just 33-29 at halftime and shot 42 percent. The Jayhawks found their touch in the second, hitting 62 percent of their shots and pulling away while avoiding last season's heartbreak and becoming the first No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 16 seed.

John Holland led Boston (21-14) with 19 points, with 15 coming in the first half. The loss snaps the Terriers' 11-game winning streak.

Try as it might, Kansas couldn't shake the Terriers in the first half.

Led by Holland, Boston led midway through the half and had an answer every time the Jayhawks tried to pull away late. Holland scored eight of the Terriers first 10 points and hit 6-of-10 shots in the half, including 3-of-5 3-pointers.

Holland's layup off the backboard pulled Boston within 14-12, and after a Kansas free throw by Markieff Morris, D.J. Irving tied the game at 15 for the Terriers. Irving followed with a free throw to put Boston up 16-15.

After a 3-pointer by Kansas' Tyrel Reed, Marcus Morris followed with a drive to put the Jayhawks up 20-16. Holland responded with his third 3-pointer of the half to pull Boston within 20-19. After the Jayhawks went up 22-19 on a putback by Thomas Robinson, Dom Morris tied it with a 3-pointer for the Terriers.

The Jayhawks led by six against Lehigh at halftime in last year's tournament opener before pulling away for a 16-point win.

They followed a similar script Friday, opening the second half on a 10-3 run to go up 43-32 and cruising after that.

Ahead 47-41, Josh Selby scored on a break. Brady Morningstar, Tyshawn Taylor and Markieff Morris then each hit 3-pointers on Kansas' next three possessions to put the Jayhawks in control and up 58-43.

Holland missed his first eight shots of the second half.

 

NCAA Tournament

Southwest Regional

No. Kansas 72,

Boston University 53

    BOSTON U. (21-14)

Morris 3-7 0-0 9, Hazel 1-1 0-2 2, Partin 3-13 1-2 9, Irving 3-6 5-6 11, Holland 7-19 2-2 19, Griffin 1-3 0-0 3, Terry Jr. 0-1 0-0 0, Robinson 0-0 0-0 0, Pelage 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 18-51 8-12 53.

KANSAS (33-2)

     Mark. Morris 5-10 4-6 15, Marc. Morris 7-13 1-2 16, Taylor 4-8 0-0 10, Morningstar 5-9 0-0 13, Reed 3-4 0-0 8, Robinson 1-1 0-0 2, Withey 1-1 0-0 2, Johnson 0-0 0-0 0, Little 1-2 0-0 2, Releford 0-3 0-0 0, Selby 2-6 0-0 4. Totals 29-57 5-8 72.  

     Halftime—Kansas 33-29. Three-point goals—Boston U. 9-25 (Morris 3-6, Holland 3-8, Partin 2-8, Griffin 1-3), Kansas 9-20 (Morningstar 3-5, Reed 2-3, Taylor 2-5, Mark. Morris 1-1, Marc. Morris 1-3, Releford 0-1, Selby 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Boston U. 25 (Pelage 7), Kansas 40 (Marc. Morris 9). Assists—Boston U. 10 (Irving 6), Kansas 19 (Taylor 7). Total Fouls—Boston U. 16, Kansas 13.

 

2024 NFL standings
CHIEFS
The Kansas City Chiefs have made Arrowhead Stadium their home since 1972. For their second of four preseason games, the Chiefs travel to Baltimore on Friday night to play the Raven in a 6:30 kickoff. - photo by Mack McClure Great Bend Tribune
AFC WEST x-playoff x-Kansas City 15-2 x-LA Chargers 11-6 x-Denver 10-7 Las Vegas 4-13 AFC EAST x-Buffalo 13-4 Miami 8-9 NY Jets 5-12 New England 4-13 AFC SOUTH x-Houston 10-7 Indianapolis 8-9 Jacksonville 4-13 Tennessee 3-14 AFC NORTH x-Baltimore 12-5 Pittsburgh 10-7 Cincinnati 9-8 Cleveland 3-14 NFC EAST x-Philadelphia 14-3 x-Washington 12-5 Dallas 7-10 NY Giants 3-14 NFC CENTRAL x-Detroit 15-2 x-Minnesota 14-3 x-Green Bay 11-6 Chicago 5-12 NFC SOUTH x-Tampa Bay 10-7 Atlanta 8-9 New Orleans 5-12 Carolina 5-12 NFC WEST x-LA Rams 10-7 Seattle 10-7 Arizona 8-9 San Francisco 6-11 1-4—Ravens 35, Browns 10; Bengals 19, Steelers 17 1-5—Colts 26, Jaguars 23; Panthers 44, Falcons 38; Commanders 23, Cowboys 19; Bears 24, Packers 22; Texans 23, Titans 14; Patriots 23, Bills 16; Eagles 20, Giants 13; Bucs 27, Saints 19; Broncos 38, Chiefs 0; Cardinals 47, 49ers 24; Jets 32, Dolphins 20; Seahawks 30, Rams 25; Chargers 34, Raiders 20; Lions 31, Vikings 9 1-11—Chargers at Texans, 3:30; Steelers at Ravens, 7 1-12—Broncos at Bills, 12; Packers at Eagles, 3:30; Commanders at Buccaneers, 7 1-13—Vikings at Rams, 7
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