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Kansas Makes It Look Easy Vs. Portland State

No. 1 Jayhawks jump out to 13-3 lead and never look back

By Mitch Pritchard, Newser User

Posted Mar 20, 2008 3:11 PM CDT

(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... Read full story »

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Kansas Makes It Look Easy Vs. Portland State

No. 1 Jayhawks jump out to 13-3 lead and never look back

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