Post by dex on Nov 27, 2014 17:33:01 GMT -5
Ellis helps No. 11 Kansas beat Rhode Island
By MARK DIDTLER
Associated Press
Nov. 27, 2014
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Perry Ellis scored 17 points and No. 11 Kansas beat Rhode Island 76-60 on Thursday in the opening round of the Orlando Classic.
Ellis had 11 points in the opening 20 minutes to help Kansas cruise to a 43-25 halftime lead. The Jayhawks went ahead 31-11 with just over 6 minutes before intermission on Ellis' rebound slam.
Frank Mason III added 12 points for Kansas (3-1), which has a pair of victories since a 72-40 loss to No. 1 Kentucky on Nov. 18.
E.C. Matthews scored 20 points for Rhode Island (3-1), which was coming off a 66-62 overtime victory over then-No. 21 Nebraska on Saturday. Gilvydas Biruta had 16 points and seven rebounds.
Ellis picked up his fourth foul with 11 minutes to play and Kansas up 52-38. A 3-point play by Cliff Alexander 3 minutes later gave the Jayhawks a 59-41 advantage.
Kansas held Rhode Island to 25.9 percent (7 for 27) shooting during the opening half. The Jayhawks shot 46.9 percent (15 for 32) from the floor in the half.
Jayhawks guard Devonte Graham returned and had 10 points after sitting out Monday's 87-60 victory over Rider with a sprained shoulder. He appeared to get shaken up midway through the second half and went to the bench, but was back in with 4 minutes left.
TIP-INS
Kansas: The Jayhawks are 3-1 or better for the 11th time in coach Bill Self's 12 seasons at the school. .. Self is 3-0 against Rhode Island, with two of wins coming at Kansas.
Rhode Island: The Rams are 13-92 against ranked opponents. ... Rhode Island's victory over Nebraska stopped a 22-game skid against Top-25 teams, dating back to a 70-63 victory over No. 25 Utah on Dec. 2, 1988. ... The Rams are 1-3 against Kansas. The lone win was an 80-75 victory in the 1998 NCAA tournament, a season that Rhode Island reached the final eight.
UP NEXT
Kansas will face Tennessee in the semifinals Friday. Tennessee beat Santa Clara 64-57 Thursday.
Rhode Island will play Santa Clara in the consolation round Friday.
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By MARK DIDTLER
Associated Press
Nov. 27, 2014
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Perry Ellis scored 17 points and No. 11 Kansas beat Rhode Island 76-60 on Thursday in the opening round of the Orlando Classic.
Ellis had 11 points in the opening 20 minutes to help Kansas cruise to a 43-25 halftime lead. The Jayhawks went ahead 31-11 with just over 6 minutes before intermission on Ellis' rebound slam.
Frank Mason III added 12 points for Kansas (3-1), which has a pair of victories since a 72-40 loss to No. 1 Kentucky on Nov. 18.
E.C. Matthews scored 20 points for Rhode Island (3-1), which was coming off a 66-62 overtime victory over then-No. 21 Nebraska on Saturday. Gilvydas Biruta had 16 points and seven rebounds.
Ellis picked up his fourth foul with 11 minutes to play and Kansas up 52-38. A 3-point play by Cliff Alexander 3 minutes later gave the Jayhawks a 59-41 advantage.
Kansas held Rhode Island to 25.9 percent (7 for 27) shooting during the opening half. The Jayhawks shot 46.9 percent (15 for 32) from the floor in the half.
Jayhawks guard Devonte Graham returned and had 10 points after sitting out Monday's 87-60 victory over Rider with a sprained shoulder. He appeared to get shaken up midway through the second half and went to the bench, but was back in with 4 minutes left.
TIP-INS
Kansas: The Jayhawks are 3-1 or better for the 11th time in coach Bill Self's 12 seasons at the school. .. Self is 3-0 against Rhode Island, with two of wins coming at Kansas.
Rhode Island: The Rams are 13-92 against ranked opponents. ... Rhode Island's victory over Nebraska stopped a 22-game skid against Top-25 teams, dating back to a 70-63 victory over No. 25 Utah on Dec. 2, 1988. ... The Rams are 1-3 against Kansas. The lone win was an 80-75 victory in the 1998 NCAA tournament, a season that Rhode Island reached the final eight.
UP NEXT
Kansas will face Tennessee in the semifinals Friday. Tennessee beat Santa Clara 64-57 Thursday.
Rhode Island will play Santa Clara in the consolation round Friday.
Copyright 2014 by STATS LLC. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of STATS LLC is strictly prohibited.