Junior guard Mario Chalmers tries to throw down a dunk over a Missouri defender during the first half of the game. Chalmers drew a blocking foul on the play. Chalmers finished with 15 points, six assists and two blocks while turning the ball over only once.

Published on February 5, 2008

Junior guard Brandon Rush goes for a reverse layup around the block attempt by Missouri forward Leo Lyons during Monday night's game. Rush led Kansas with 19 points, making 3-of-7 3-point attempts, shooting 7-for-13 from the floor and grabbing six rebounds.

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Greg Schleifman, Arlington, Va. sophomore, and the rest of the KU student section taunts the Tigers about the Orange Bowl's selections committee's decision to invite the Jayhawks to play in the BCS Bowl Game. An Orange Bowl trophy presentation took place at halftime to further remind fans of Kansas' victory.

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Lynn Bammel, Wichita freshman, and Stephanie Thompson, Shawnee sophomore, taunt the Missouri players during the second half of the game. The Tigers had all but one of their previously suspended players back for Monday's game. Stephon Hannah, a junior guard who broke his jaw at the bar last week, was still out.

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Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius encourages her audience to support Barack Obama Monday afternoon at Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. Jim Doyle, governor of Wisconsin, introduced Sebelius and spoke in support of Obama.

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Junior guard Brandon Rush takes a shot over Missouri guard Matt Lawrence and Missouri forward Leo Lyons. Rush was the top scorer for Kansas with 19 points.

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Freshman center Cole Aldrich gets ready to take a swat at a shot by Missouri forward Leo Lyons during the second half of the game. The Tigers tied the game four times, but never had the lead. A 3-point basket by junior guard Mario Chlamers with 14:23 to go in the first half gave the Hawks a lead, which they never relinquished.

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Junior guard Mario Chalmers tries to throw down a dunk over a Missouri defender during the first half of the game. Chalmers drew a blocking foul on the play. Chalmers finished with 15 points, six assists and two blocks while turning the ball over only once.

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Sophomore guard Sherron Collins takes the ball to the basket against Missouri forward Leo Lyons during the first half. Collins finished the game with with 12 points, four rebounds and four assists in 24 minutes. The Jayhawks led the Tigers 45-33 after the first 20 minutes.

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Senior guard Sasha Kaun blocks Missouri forward Leo Lyons on his way to the basket. Kaun scored 12 points, but struggled to stay out of foul trouble, ending the game with four personal fouls.

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Tyrel Reed, Matt Kleinmann, Conner Teahan and Jeremy Case check in for the last minute of the game. Kansas had built up a solid lead over Missouri, winning 90-71.

Published on February 5, 2008

Published on February 5, 2008