The Kansas Jayhawks rolled into the 2nd round of the NCAA mens basketball tournament with a 87-53 win over Northeastern Thursday.
Dedric Lawson led the way with 25 points and 11 rebounds, his 21st double-double of the season.
Devon Dotson added 18 points. Ochai Agbaji and K.J. Lawson both finished in 13 points.
Coach Bill Self called it a good 40 minute effort.
The Jayhawks will play Auburn in the 2nd round Saturday with tip-off set for 8:40p. Auburn out scored New Mexico State 78-77.
Friday afternoon Kansas State plays UC Irvine. The 4th seeded Wildcats have been picked by some as a favorite for an upset. Coach Bruce Weber says this nothing new.
Senior Barry Brown says there are a lot of keys to winning this game.
Tip-off is set for 1pm. Coverage on COUNTRY 101.7FM begins at noon.
The Kansas State women play Michigan this afternoon at 1pm in the Womens NCAA Tournament.
NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT – Thursday scores
SOUTH
Villanova 61, Saint Mary’s (Cal) 57
Purdue 61, Old Dominion 48
EAST
Minnesota 86, Louisville 76
Michigan St. 76, Bradley 65
LSU 79, Yale 74
Maryland 79, Belmont 77
WEST
Gonzaga 87, Fairleigh Dickinson 49
Baylor 78, Syracuse 69
Florida St. 76, Vermont 69
Murray St. 83, Marquette 64
Florida 70, Nevada 61
Michigan 74, Montana 55
MIDWEST
Kentucky 79, Abilene Christian 44
Wofford 84, Seton Hall 68
Auburn 78, New Mexico St. 77
Kansas 87, Northeastern 53
