Game blog from Allen Fieldhouse: No. 1 Kansas vs. No. 17 Villanova

3rd & 7 37yd

#KUfball coach Les Miles is at the game today watching in the stands.
He must've got his seats from @JoeDineen18 , who is sitting next to him.
#KUbball

by Benton Smith via twitter 12/15/2018 5:19:37 PM
Six straight by Dedric Lawson put #KUbball back on top and he'll go to the FT line looking for more after this timeout. Kansas leads Villanova 14-13, 11:55 1st half.

by Matt Tait via twitter 12/15/2018 5:20:18 PM
New KU football assistant coaches come out to toss teddy bears into the stands during the timeout.
Kwahn Drake, DJ Elliott, Mike Ekeler, Chevis Jackson, Emmett Jones, Chip Lindsey & Luke Meadows. #KUfball #KUbball

by Benton Smith via twitter 12/15/2018 5:23:29 PM
Seven new members of Les Miles’ #KUfball coaching staff introduced during this timeout... https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DueVxfEU8AEKJ-t.jpg

by Matt Tait via twitter 12/15/2018 5:24:17 PM
Looked like that hit the rim to me... Anyone? Refs are taking a look. #KUbball

by Matt Tait via twitter 12/15/2018 5:27:35 PM
Villanova is scoreless in the last 4.5 minutes.

by SJacksonLJW 12/15/2018 5:28:01 PM

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#KUfball recruit Valerian Agbaw hear on a visit and catching the game. #KUbball

by Benton Smith via twitter 12/15/2018 5:28:33 PM
This is one sloppy game

#KUBBALL

by Matt Scott via twitter 12/15/2018 5:29:15 PM
Not looking good thus far

by Matt Scott via twitter 12/15/2018 5:29:46 PM
Self's not happy with that charge call but Grimes can't put himself in that position... He'll sit with 3. #KUbball leads 16-13 8:40 1H

by Matt Tait via twitter 12/15/2018 5:30:42 PM
Vick

#BANG

#KUBBALL

by Matt Scott via twitter 12/15/2018 5:31:01 PM
19-13 #KUbball

Jay Wright calls a TO to let the fellas know he would like a gift card to Men's Warehouse for Christmas.

by Matt Scott via twitter 12/15/2018 5:31:39 PM
That pass by Devon Dotson was ridiculously good... Knew where he was going with it before he crossed mid-court and then dropped a dime. #KUbball leads 19-13 and is on an 11-0 run. Timeout Nova.

by Matt Tait via twitter 12/15/2018 5:31:47 PM
KU has four offensive fouls thus far.

by SJacksonLJW 12/15/2018 5:32:46 PM

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Or *here* for those who know how to spell.

by Benton Smith via twitter 12/15/2018 5:34:00 PM
Bearded retiree Nick Collison is at AFH today to watch KU-Nova. #KUbball

by Benton Smith via twitter 12/15/2018 5:34:24 PM
Phil Booth - your jock is laying on the court.

Signed,

Lagerald VIck

#KUBBALL

by Matt Scott via twitter 12/15/2018 5:35:33 PM
Fouls

#KUBBALL 9

Nova 4

by Matt Scott via twitter 12/15/2018 5:36:54 PM
YOU CAN'T STOP #THEANSWER MITCH LIGHTFOOT

#KUBBALL

by Matt Scott via twitter 12/15/2018 5:38:01 PM
Moore, KJ, Vick, Dedric and Mitch out there now for #KUbball Weird lineup. Foul trouble part of the reason. Playing with a lead. Vick will shoot 3 FTs looking to add to it. 23-18 KU, 4:39 1H

by Matt Tait via twitter 12/15/2018 5:40:05 PM
If flying around the court after getting fouled was an Olympic Sport - Lagerald Vick would win the gold and have the world record, olympic record and American record.

#KUBBALL

by Matt Scott via twitter 12/15/2018 5:40:25 PM
Nova has hit two of their last 11 shots.

#KUBBALL

by Matt Scott via twitter 12/15/2018 5:41:41 PM
SOMEONE NEEDS TO YELL WOLF!!!!!

Although no matter what a real wolf would catch you in real life

#KUBBALL

by Matt Scott via twitter 12/15/2018 5:42:55 PM
Offense again sluggish and inconsistent. Miss reliable 3 point shooters.

by akgjenkintown 12/15/2018 5:44:14 PM

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#KUbball has turned it over on nearly 31 percent of its possessions thus far. Entering today, Villanova's defense was forcing an 18.4 turnover rate.

by Shane Jackson via twitter 12/15/2018 5:45:11 PM
D has been great so far. Ten minutes of decent offense wins for KU

by Bill Dunn 12/15/2018 5:45:51 PM

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Dedric now in double digits. He and Vick have 20 of the 27 #kubball points.

by Matt Scott via twitter 12/15/2018 5:46:31 PM
Dedric Lawson looked to get away with shuffling his feet on the take, but scores a layup to put KU up 27-20. #KUbball

by Benton Smith via twitter 12/15/2018 5:46:37 PM
Oh no! It just got real. Jay Wright unbuttoned his suit coat.

#KUBBALL

by Matt Scott via twitter 12/15/2018 5:47:13 PM
Nova currently with no answer for Dedric Lawson. He faces up. He scores. #KUbball up 31-23

by Benton Smith via twitter 12/15/2018 5:49:37 PM
Lawson is doing a layup drill!

by dccsh 12/15/2018 5:49:50 PM

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It's pretty clear that Villanova doesn't have anyone who can straight-up guard Dedric Lawson. #KUbball junior is up to 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting. He's also got 5 boards. 31-25, KU, 1:18 1st half

by Matt Tait via twitter 12/15/2018 5:50:09 PM
That zone didn't last long

by Bill Dunn 12/15/2018 5:51:15 PM

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Six quick points by Collin Gillespie pull Nova back within two... Just a minute ago #KUbball led 29-20. It's now 31-29 with 41.5 seconds to play. Timeout KU. Quick 2-for-1 coming?

by Matt Tait via twitter 12/15/2018 5:51:57 PM
Why can't KU defend the three?

by dccsh 12/15/2018 5:52:54 PM

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Make it 8 straight for Gillespie. Game's tied. #KUbball will get the last shot.

by Matt Tait via twitter 12/15/2018 5:53:07 PM
Moore, who just got torched by Gillespie pushes it hard up the floor and draws the foul. He'll shoot 2 FTs. #KUbball

by Matt Tait via twitter 12/15/2018 5:53:40 PM
#KUBBALL is up 33-31 at the half.

It was brutal basketball

by Matt Scott via twitter 12/15/2018 5:54:13 PM
HALFTIME at AFH: #KUbball leads Villanova 33-31 behind 14 points and 5 rebounds from Dedric Lawson. The second half is going to be something...

by Matt Tait via twitter 12/15/2018 5:54:41 PM
It WAS brutal- cut down the turnovers and charges, keep playing D like they have been. Any decent offense wins it for KU.

by Bill Dunn 12/15/2018 5:56:49 PM

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The fans are rioting by throwing teddy bears onto the floor. I don't even know what they're mad about. It's halftime. Chaos. #Kubball

by Benton Smith via twitter 12/15/2018 5:57:56 PM
The aftermath https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dueerz7VYAA2Y0_.jpg

by Benton Smith via twitter 12/15/2018 6:01:52 PM

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