The Kansas Jayhawks outscored North Carolina State 80-74 in the opening game of the Battle for Atlantis Wednesday.
Gradey Dick scored a season-high 25 points to lead KU in scoring. Jalen Wilson added 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Dajuan Harris finished with 14 points and Kevin McCullar finished with a double-double of 10 points and 11 rebounds.
There were 10 ties and 5 lead changes in the game.
The game was the first with Coach Bill Self back on the sidelines.
The Jayhawks will play Wisconsin in the semi-finals Thursday morning with tipoff at 10 am. The game will be broadcast on KVOE 1400AM/96.9FM.
Wisconsin slipped past Dayton 43-42.
Kansas outscores North Carolina State in Battle for Atlantis opener
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