Jayhawks overpower Eagles

Kansas senior Darnell Jackson and sophomore Darrell Arthur led the Jayhawks to a 23-point victory, 83-60, over the Eagles in a Saturday matinee matchup at Conte Forum.

For the first nine minutes it looked like it was going to be a defensive game but Boston College’s 14 turnovers appeared to be too great a hurdle to over come. Halfway through the first half, the Jayhawks went on an 8-0 run.

There were not too many highlights for Boston College except junior Tyrese Rice’s and Rakim Sanders’s 20 and 21 points respectively. But both Rice and Sanders gave the Eagles faithful something to cheer for in the first when they nailed key three-pointers to bring the game back within reach. The Eagles won the blocked shots category 8-7 behind Tyrelle Blair’s five blocks.

Saturday’s game saw fatal flaws in the BC men’s basketball game. The Jayhawks clogged the lanes all game not letting the Eagles pass up the middle. When Boston College did try to pass up the middle, it almost always ended in a BC turnover. Also the Eagles were out-rebounded 33-21 while allowing the Jayhawks to collect 13 of their missed field goals.

Boston College returns to action to face the Robert Morris Colonials at Conte Forum on Monday January 7 at 7pm.

Tyrese Rice jumps over Kansas's Darrell Arthur to score two of his 20-points during the Eagles 83-60 loss to the Jayhawks. (AP Photo)