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Kansas Jayhawks Defeat Boston University 71-57: Key Performances and Turning Points

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The Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Boston University Terriers 71-57 in a closely contested game at Allen Fieldhouse on Sunday. Taylor McIntosh, a key player for the Jayhawks, contributed a career day with 14 points, 17 rebounds, and four blocks in 38 minutes. McIntosh's block of Jesyka Burks-Wiley, the Terriers' leading scorer, was crucial in ending a 20-6 Boston University run that had erased the Jayhawks' 11-point halftime lead. Danielle McCray, a sophomore guard, returned to the lineup after a two-game absence and provided a lift with her presence on the court, contributing 11 points, including 6-for-6 from the free-throw line.

Key Takeaways:

  • Taylor McIntosh's block of Jesyka Burks-Wiley was instrumental in stopping a 20-6 Boston University run and securing the Jayhawks' lead.
  • Danielle McCray's return to the lineup provided a lift to the Jayhawks, contributing 11 points, including 6-for-6 from the free-throw line.
  • Boston University's leading scorer, Jesyka Burks-Wiley, had 14 points in the first eight minutes of the second half, but was held to just one basket for the remainder of the game after McIntosh's block.
  • The Jayhawks (10-2) forced 15 turnovers in the first half, which helped spur a 24-6 run that led to the 11-point advantage at halftime.
  • Jayhawk coach Bonnie Henrickson praised the team's defensive effort, stating, "For us to force Boston University into 15 turnovers when they average 14 a game was good."

Statistics:

  • Taylor McIntosh scored 14 points, had 17 rebounds, and four blocks.
  • Danielle McCray went 2-for-10 from the field and 6-for-6 from the free-throw line, scoring 11 points.
  • Jesyka Burks-Wiley had 20 points in the game, including 14 points in the first eight minutes of the second half.
  • Boston University had 15 turnovers in the first half, and the Jayhawks forced a total of 27 turnovers in the game.
  • The Jayhawks held the Terriers to 35.6% from the field, while shooting 43.9% themselves.

Sources:

  • The Journal-World, Lawrence, Kan.
  • McClatchy-Tribune Information Services
  • http://www.ljworld.com/
  • Copyright (c) 2007, Journal-World, Lawrence, Kan. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services.

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