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Jayhawks Rush to 85-55 Defeat of Oklahoma

Outmatched Sooners fall to injury as Kansas defends No. 3 ranking

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 15, 2008 3:00 AM CST

(Newser) – If Kansas University's 16-0 record had been chalked up mostly to luck before yesterday's game, a decisive rout of the Oklahoma Sooners removed any doubt that the Jayhawks deserve their No. 3 ranking. Brandon Rush led the 85-55 drubbing with 16 points and nine rebounds,... Read full story »

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Jayhawks Rush to 85-55 Defeat of Oklahoma

Outmatched Sooners fall to injury as Kansas defends No. 3 ranking

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