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Kansas Makes It Look Easy Vs. Portland State

Posted Mar 20, 08 3:11 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – There was a reason Kansas was seeded No. 1 and Portland State No. 16. The Jayhawks dunked over the Vikings, shot over the Vikings and never let them in the game en route to an 85-61 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament today, reports the AP. The Jayhawks led 13-3 five minutes into the game and extended the lead to 20 before halftime.

Brandon Rush led Kansas (32-3) with 18 points and Darrell Arthur had 17 as the Jayhawks avoided first round loss that has plagued it in the past, at least when it didn't earn a top seed. Kansas didn't let up on the defensive end either, holding the Vikings (23-10) to 38% shooting from the field and forcing 16 turnovers. The Jayhawks hit 54% of their shots and made 12 of 25 3-pointers.

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Portland State center Scott Morrison (44) and Kansas center Sasha Kaun (24) battle for a ball during the first round of the NCAA Midwest Regional basketball game in Omaha, Neb. today.   (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Kansas forward Darrell Arthur (00) dunks against Portland State during the first round of an NCAA Midwest Regional basketball game Omaha, Neb., Thursday, March 20, 2008.   (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Kansas guard Brandon Rush (25) and Portland State guard Deonte Huff (2) battle for the ball during the first round of an NCAA Midwest Regional basketball game in Omaha, Neb. today.   (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Kansas forward Darrell Arthur, left, and Portland State guard Deonte Huff (2) battle for a lose ball during the first half of a first round NCAA Midwest Regional basketball game in Omaha, Neb. today.   (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
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