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Can Kansas?
Kansas (36-3) faces Memphis (38-1) in the NCAA national championship
After two decades of NCAA Tournament woes, tonight is the night the Jayhawks have been waiting for.
Memphis’ Chris Douglas-Roberts anchors fast-paced offense
Tigers’ star nearly a Jayhawk
Self recruited Chris Douglas-Roberts and Derrick Rose who both turned down a spot on the Kansas basketball team.
Rewind: A look back at this weekend's victory
The high/low, prime plays, notebook and more.
Jayhawks surprise skeptics with underdog upset
Team shows it has what it takes for a championship game
The Jayhawks did exactly what they were told they couldn’t do. The team proved critics wrong on Saturday with an 84-66 victory over North Carolina.
Starting pitching struggles against Baylor
Loss is sixth consecutive for Kansas; which got only 9 2/3 innings of work from starters
Bears sweep weekend series scoring 33 runs against the Jayhawks’ 16; Kansas falls to (19-16) on the season and last in Big 12 play (1-8).
Downtown celebration results in hours of cleanup
Mass. Street littered with beer cans and bottles, flower beds trampled
Crews had to clean an enormous amount of trash on Massachusetts street after Kansas' Final Four Victory on Saturday night.
Fans stop traffic, streak while celebrating
A press release by the Lawrence Police Department said no major events took place on Saturday night
Jayhawk fans who stormed Massachusetts Street after Kansas' victory had mixed reviews of the Lawrence Police Department’s performance on Saturday night.
Kansas meets another familiar face
Memphis coach John Calipari once served as KU assistant coach
Just winning against former coach Roy Williams, the Jayhawks will face John Calipari, who worked as a volunteer assistant coach under Ted Owens in 1982.
Events, groups raise assault awareness
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Months
Groups, such as One in Four, and events like “Can I Kiss You?” are raising awareness about sexual violence against women.
Students let down by tickets purchased from Kansas Athletics
Some students expected lower-level seats and received upper-level seats instead
Several students who received tickets through the Kansas Athletics lottery were astounded by where they had to sit.
Carpooling and packing of hotel rooms eases costs
Students fight costly expenses of traveling through different techniques
Some students carpooled, stayed with friends or packed hotel rooms with others to save some money on a trip to the Final Four game. Those not saving money include students who bought tickets from scalpers near the Alamodome and the River Walk.
Hirschfeld: Supporting the troops despite political qualms
While there are reasons to oppose enlistment, signing up for the military can give some direction in life.
Rush not regretting his return to the team
The junior guard injured his knee last June after a dunk went horribly wrong
Rush has been averaging 16 points per game in the NCAA Tourney and is looking hopeful for the first round of the NBA draft.
Simmermon: What’s the point of going to college?
Many students who go to college find themselves partaking in academic conformity and sheepish study-habits.
Fans enjoy a little downtime before game time
Basketball enthusiasts support their team as they enjoy the sights and sounds of San Antonio
San Antonio provides the perfect environment for a Final Four fiesta. Fans of all four teams mingled on the Riverwalk, and engaged in a little friendly fire before the games Saturday.
Fans watch game at fieldhouse
Allen Fieldhouse opened for Final Four game, open tonight for championship
For fans who chose to watch the Jayhawks play Tar Heels away from Massachusetts Street, Allen Fieldhouse provided a familiar setting. Big Jay, Baby Jay and the band were among the fans watching Saturday night.
Stewart postpones surgery to be with team
Freak injury ends Jayhawk career; team dedicates win to senior
Rodrick Stewart slipped and fractured his knee on Friday during an open practice session at the Alamodome. He will receive surgery when he returns to Lawrence.
Kansas softball team returns 1-1 from away-game series
The Jayhawks win 6-1, lose 8-1 against Baylor during the weekend in Waco, Texas
The team will play its fifth and sixth straight away games in Fayatteville, Ark., Thursday.