Chenowith, Kansas Give Inspired Efforts

Eric Chenowith had already heard the worst that Kansas fans could throw at him. This time, it was his turn to hear their cheers.

The junior center, booed after a four-point, three-rebound performance Thursday in an 11-point victory over Saint Louis, won his way back into the Jayhawk faithful’s hearts Tuesday night with 14 points and three blocked shots in a 105-59 victory over Pennsylvania at Lawrence, Kan.

“I was really embarrassed after that [Saint Louis] game. That hit at my pride,” Chenowith said. “I’ve talked before about how much I love this university, and it’s really disappointing when you give your heart and soul to something and people boo you.”

Coach Roy Williams brought Chenowith in earlier Tuesday to review tape from the Saint Louis game, in which Chenowith had two late rebounds taken away.

“I told him he needed to start playing well, because I was thinking about putting someone else in there,” Williams said. “I thought it was important to be straight with him. I told him I was sticking with him, but there comes a time when everyone has to produce.”

Freshman reserve Drew Gooden led Kansas with 20 points, making eight of 12 shots, and had nine rebounds. The Jayhawks had five double-figure scorers.

Kansas is 11-2, Penn 3-5.

WOMEN

No. 1 Connecticut 87, Georgetown 48--Shea Ralph scored 18 points and Asjha Jones scored 15 as the Huskies (11-0, 2-0) rolled over the Hoyas (7-5, 0-1) in a Big East game at Washington.

No. 15 Illinois 80, Wisconsin 74--Tauja Catchings had 19 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Illini (12-4, 2-0) over the Badgers (5-5, 0-2) in a Big Ten game at Madison, Wis.

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