Mar 10

Self doesn’t expect No. 1 seed

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Before Missouri and Baylor ever tipped off Saturday, Kansas coach Bill Self understood what the Jayhawks had just lost.
A semifinal game against Baylor, yes, but also a likely No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
“We hurt ourselves… Continue reading

Feb 25

KU wins another big game with "the play"

LAWRENCE — The first time Kansas ran the play, Thomas Robinson scored, got fouled and hit a free throw that tied the game in the final seconds.
The second time Kansas ran the play, Tyshawn Taylor dunked after making a backdoor cut, giving KU a one-po… Continue reading

Feb 25

Don’t come back; KU wins Border War finale

LAWRENCE — If God cares about sports, this is what He watches.
Allen Fieldhouse, 8.6 seconds remaining in overtime.  No. 4 Kansas trailing No. 3 Missouri by a single point, with nothing but a Big 12 title and the pride of future generations … Continue reading

Feb 04

Austin Meek: MU’s Border War win memorable

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Border War, like many great feuds of history, is based on a disagreement no one actually remembers.
People know the Civil War occurred, but outside of some counties in Mississippi, no one is actively upset about it. Somehow, thoug… Continue reading