The Kansas Jayhawks play their first-round NCAA Tournament game Saturday afternoon. They take on Eastern Washington.
David McCormick has been cleared to play for KU.
Kansas Coach Bill Self says Eastern Washington offers several challenges.
Christian Braun says they are happy to be in the tournament.
Tipoff is set for 12:05 p. The game will be broadcast on KVOE 1400AM/96.9FM with coverage set to begin at 10:30 a.
Friday both number 1 seeds advanced.
Baylor outscored Hartford 79-55.
Illinois defeated Drexel 78-49.
Oral Roberts had the upset of the day. They defeated number 2 seed Ohio State 75-72 in OT.
Oregon (12) 70 Tennessee (5) 56
North Texas (13) 78 Purdue (4) 64 OT
Rutgers (10) 60 Clemson (7) 56
Syracuse (11) 78 San Diego State (6) 62
The Big-12 faired well on day 1.
Texas Tech defeated Utah State 65-53.
Oklahoma State 69 Liberty 60
West Virginia 84 Morehead State 67.
Florida needed overtime to defeat Virginia Tech 75-70.
Arkansas outscored Colgate 85-68.
Loyola Chicago defeated Georgia Tech 71-60.
Wisconsin 85 North Carolina 62
Houston 87 Cleveland State 56
Villanova 73 Winthrop 63
There are 16 more first-round games Saturday.
