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Jayhawks Dominate Bulldogs at Allen Fieldhouse in Men's Basketball Showdown

The Kansas Jayhawks, ranked second nationally, continued their impressive season with a victory over the Yale Bulldogs at the historic Allen Fieldhouse. The final score read 75-60 in favor of the home team, moving their record to an enviable position while the Bulldogs fell further behind in their campaign.


Dec 22, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) dribbles the ball as Yale Bulldogs guard Bez Mbeng (2) defends during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

The Jayhawks' performance was a testament to their offensive efficiency and defensive tenacity. They shot an impressive 47 percent from the field and were flawless from the free-throw line, making all 12 attempts. Their three-point shooting was also noteworthy as they hit nine out of 20 attempts, translating to a solid 45 percent success rate. The team's scoring was bolstered by points off turnovers; they capitalized on Yale's mistakes for a total of 23 points.


Defensively, Kansas matched Yale with six blocks and surpassed them with ten steals. This defensive pressure contributed significantly to their fast-break points tallying up to 19 compared to Yale's nine. The Jayhawks also edged out in assists with eighteen successful passes leading to scores against thirteen by the Bulldogs.


Dec 22, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Yale Bulldogs forward Jack Molloy (33) scores a three point shot against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Rebounding was another area where Kansas showed superiority by grabbing a total of 32 rebounds - twenty-one defensively and eleven on offense which led them to score eleven second-chance points. In contrast, Yale managed thirty rebounds but only converted these into six second-chance points.


Despite committing one more personal foul than Yale (12 against 10), Kansas maintained composure throughout the game which is reflected in fewer turnovers (12) compared to sixteen by Yale and better assist-to-turnover ratio (1.64).


Dec 22, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) shoots over Yale Bulldogs guard John Poulakidas (4) during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

As fans look ahead, they can mark their calendars for when the Jayhawks will face off against Wichita State Shockers at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on December 30th at 4:00 PM local time. This encounter promises another opportunity for fans to rally behind their team as it will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN2 channel number two hundred nine.

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