Senior left-fielder John Allman lunges to make a catch during Sunday's game against Texas Tech at Hoglund Ballpark. The Hawks defeated the Red Raiders 5-2. Kansas improved to 22-16 on the season and 4-8 in the Big 12 with the victory.

Photo by Jon Goering

Junior running back Jake Sharp runs upfield in a game last season. Sharp is one of three of running backs that will be competing for carries next season in tonight's spring football game.

Photo by Anna Faltermeier

Kansas head coach Bill Self wipes away tears after hearing Darnell Jackson's senior speech during the 2008 Kansas Men's Basketball awards ceremony.

Photo by Weston White

Students and Lawrence community members walk downtown for the AIDS walk that marked the Douglas Country AIDS Project kickoff of Into the Streets Week. The Center for Community Outreach will play host to the weeklong event that raises awareness for volunteering opportunities.

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Junior third-base player Val Chapple slides into home to score on a sacrafice fly by freshman catcher Brittany Hile during the fourth inning of the first game of a double-header against Texas at Arocha Ballpark. The run gave the Hawks a 2-0 lead. Kansas split with the Longhorns, winning 8-1 in the first game and losing 2-1 in the second.

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Senior left-fielder John Allman lunges to make a catch during Sunday's game against Texas Tech at Hoglund Ballpark. The Hawks defeated the Red Raiders 5-2. Kansas improved to 22-16 on the season and 4-8 in the Big 12 with the victory.

Photo by Jon Goering

Junior catcher Buck Afenir is greeted by teammates as he touches home plate after a two-run homerun shot to center in the sixth. Afenir's homerun was the first of two in the four-run inning for the Hawks.

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Junior First-baseman Preston Land takes a throw-over to first base from freshman pitcher T.J. Walz. Land gave Kansas a 5-1 lead over Texas Tech with a two-run homerun in the bottom of the sixth.

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Sophomore forward Darrell Arthur gives fans high fives during yesterday's parade down Massachusetts Street to celebrate the Jayhawks' 2008 NCAA Championship victory. Arthur scored a team-high 20 points in the 75-68 victory against Memphis in the championship game last week.

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Jayhawks of all ages gathered in crowds of tens of thousands on Massachussetts Street for a parade celebrating the Jayhawks' victory in the 2008 NCAA Championship. The float included the the Haskell Color Guard, the University Band, Chancellor Robert Hemenway, Athletics Director Lew Perkins and the coaches and players of the men's basketball team.

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Jayhawks of all ages gathered in crowds of tens of thousands on Massachussetts Street for a parade celebrating the Jayhawks' victory in the 2008 NCAA Championship. The float included the the Haskell Color Guard, the University Band, Chancellor Robert Hemenway, Athletics Director Lew Perkins and the coaches and players of the men's basketball team.

Photo by Taylor Miller

Jayhawks of all ages gathered in crowds of tens of thousands on Massachussetts Street for a parade celebrating the Jayhawks' victory in the 2008 NCAA Championship. The float included the the Haskell Color Guard, the University Band, Chancellor Robert Hemenway, Athletics Director Lew Perkins and the coaches and players of the men's basketball team.

Photo by Taylor Miller

Athletics director Lew Perkins holds his hand up saying, "I promise you by next year we will have 5 [championships]." Perkins is in his fifth year as the Kansas Athletic Director, helping bring home a 2008 Orange Bowl and NCAA National Championship victory.

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Senior left fielder John Allman runs in to make a catch for the last out of the inning Friday afternoon. Kansas defeated Texas Tech 9-5 and return home Tuesday to face Baker at 6 p.m.

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Junior pitcher Nick Czyz turns quickly to first attempting to pick off a Texas Tech base runner. Czyz faced 26 Red Raiders Friday afternoon, striking out seven batters in Kansas' 9-5 victory.

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Senior Erik Morrison heads for home after exchanging a high five with head coach Ritch Price after sending a shot over the left field wall. Kansas knocked three out of the park Friday afternoon against Texas Tech in a 9-5 victory.

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Senior right fielder Ryne Price cuts a ball off hit down the right field line Friday afternoon against Texas Tech. Kansas gave up 7 hits in a 9-5 victory over the Red Raiders and are set to play Baker Tuesday night at 6 p.m.

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Sophomore second baseman Robby Price throws to first base in an attempt to turn a double play. Price's throw was just late to first and the runner was safe Friday afternoon against Texas Tech.

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Senior shortstop Erik Morrison prepares to throw to first base after fielding a ground ball Friday afternoon against Texas Tech. Morrison was charged with an error on the play after the throw came up short and bounced past first baseman Preston Land. Kansas defeated the Red Raiders 9-5 and are set to face Baker at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

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Junior catcher Buck Afenir talks at the mound with junior pitcher Nick Czyz Friday afternoon against Texas Tech. Czyz struck out seven Red Raiders earning his first win on the mound this season for the Jayhawks. Kansas defeated Texas Tech 9-5.

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Senior center fielder Casey Larson dives safely back into first base. Larson hit 2-3 and scored two of the Jayhawks 9 runs in their 9-5 victory over Texas Tech Friday afternoon.

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Sophomore second baseman Robby Price slides head first safely into third base Friday afternoon against Texas Tech. Price hit 3-5 with two runs and an RBI in Kansas' 9-5 victory over the Red Raiders. The Jayhawks face off again Tuesday night against Baker at 6 p.m.

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Freshman third baseman Tony Thompson turns to throw to second for a double play attempt. Thompson threw the runner out at second, but second baseman Robby Price was unable to get the throw to first in time Friday afternoon against Texas Tech. The Jayhawks defeated the Red Raiders 9-5.

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Junior pitcher Nick Czyz throws a pitch Friday afternoon against Texas Tech. Czyz struck seven Red Raiders out giving up just three hits in a 9-5 victory at Hoglund Ballpark.

Photo by Weston White