Kansas Survives TCU, Advances to Big Twelve Semis

0:00On March 13, Kansas pulled out a gritty 78-73 win over TCU in their big 12 tournament opener on Thursday night. The J-Hawks advanced to the semifinals and now face number two seed Houston on Friday, aiming for their first title game appearance in three years. The game stayed tight throughout, with Kansas trailing by as much as seven points early on. Both teams traded scoring runs, including a strong close by the J-Hawks on a 19-14 spurt that sealed the deal. Running proved tricky for Kansas on defense, as they gave up 12 offensive boars to TCU, leading to some tough second chance buckets. Still, their own 11 offensive rebounds, led by Florian Badunga with five, helped spark key rallies and keep the pressure on. Free throws became the difference maker, especially in the second half when Kansas shot 30 from the line after just seven in the first. Players like Darren Peterson and Elmarco Jackson stepped up big there to offset some shaky shooting.

1:00This victory gives the J-Hawks a much needed momentum, heading into a tough matchup with Houston, where fixing those rebounding woes and building A. And that ear offense will be key to pushing further.