The Jayhawks Hold off the Hilltoppers

The Kansas Jayhawks had a few times when they were on the edge of their seats in their round of 64 battle against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The Hilltoppers only lossed by a score 64-57 and they were kept in the game by Jamal Cook who had 13 points, 4 assists, and 9 rebounds. The Jayhwaks team leaders Ben McLemore and Jeff Withey played very well. Withey had 7 blocks, 17 points, and 6 rebounds, McLemore had 11 points and 6 rebounds.

Another game occurred yesterday, the Villanova Wildcats played the UNC Tar Heels. The Tar Heels were all offense with 4 players with 10 or more points, the Wildcats had 4 as well. The Tar Heels had much help from P.J Hairston, Hairston had 23 points and 5 rebounds. JayVaughn Pinkston had the most points and rebounds for 'Nova with 20 points and 8 rebounds. This win was number 700 for the UNC coach Roy Williams, as the final score was 78-71.

Romero Osby had a heck of a game for the Oklahoma Sooners in their 55-70 loss to the San Diego State Aztecs. Osby had 22 points and 8 rebounds for his Sooners, but in the end Jamal Franklin and San Diego States' offense was to much with Franklin scoring 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers won their first round match-up against the UCLA Bruins in a slaughter. The final score was 83-63 Gophers on top. Andre Hollins had 28 points to go along with 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Shabazz Muhammed had 20 points for the Bruins in the loss.

There is still more to come on this fast moving tournament, so stay tuned!

By David B.

Upset after Upset: Kansas

The Kansas Jayhawks have been having an awesome season and they are ranked 5 in the AP poll. So how do they fall to the Oklahoma Sooners? Romero Osby for the Sooners got 8 rebounds and 17 points leading all scorers.

The final score would be Jayhawks 66 and the Sooners had 72 points. The Sooners aren't even ranked, but now they might be. Plus, if Osby didn't perform the way he did Steven Pledger would have his back with 6 boards and 15 points. On the Jayhawks side of the court, Ben McLemore would lead his team with 15 points and Travis Releford would lead all performers with 9 boards, but only 8 points. Also, Jeff Withey would have 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals.

Do you think that the Oklahoma Sooners will be ranked now or will they stay unranked? Post your answer in the comments!

By David B.

Johnny Manziel Strikes Again!

Well, there's a reason Johnny Manziel won the Heismen, and he proved it against Oklahoma last night!
It started out a back and forth game with the Sooners containing Manziel. The first half ended 14-13, A&M in the lead. That's when this thing became a disaster. Texas A&M were just destroying, and there was nothing Oklahoma could do to stop them. Manziel was a HUGE reason they won this game. He threw for 516 yards and 4 scores. He also used his legs to rush for 229 yards and 2 scores. This kid is just amazing! Especially after leading his Aggies to 41-13 win over the Oklahoma Sooners.

What do you think of Manziel? Post it in the comments!

         By Taky L.