The #2 ranked Kansas Jayhawks rallied for a 77-68 win over Marquette in the semi-finals of the NIT season tip-off tournament Wednesday night.
The Jayhawks trailed by 12 points in the first half, then used a 22-0 run to start the 2nd half to take a 13 point lead. Coach Bill Self said it was a tale of two halves.
Dedrick Lawson led the Jayhawks with 26 points and 12 rebounds. Lagerald Vick finished with 16 points, Marcus Garrett added 11 and Devon Dotson scored 10 points. The Jayhawks are now 4-0 for the season. They will play #5 Tennessee in the NIT Championship game Friday night. Tennessee defeated Louisville 92-81.
There was a top 20 up-set last night. Top ranked Duke was defeated by #3 ranked Gonzaga 89-87 in the Maui Invitational Championship game.
