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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor throws down a dunk off a breakaway before Towson forward Marcus Damas during the second half on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Kevin Young comes away with a steal from Towson forward Enrique Gumbs during the first half on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford is fouled as he goes up for a reverse layup against Towson during the first half on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford pumps up the crowd after a dunk by teammate Thomas Robinson against Towson during the first half on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor looks for a steal as he defends Towson guard Deon Jones during the first half on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Justin Wesley maneuvers for a bucket against Towson forward Jervon Pressley during the first half on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford signals the ball going the Jayhawks way along with a game official after forcing it out of bounds off Towson forward Deon Jones during the first half on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson pulls back for a two-handed jam on a fast break against Towson during the first half on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self yells from the floor during the second half on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson, left, laughs with his teammates on the bench during the second half on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson tries to hook a shot under the bucket amidst the Towson defense during the second half on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas players Conner Teahan, left, and Travis Releford tangle with Towson players Marcus Damas, left, and Enrique Gumbs as the teams vie for a loose ball during the second half on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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The Jayhawks come together in a huddle during a break from action in the second half on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor soars in for a jam against Towson during the second half on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Naadir Tharpe pulls back for a shot after being fouled by Towson guard Will Adams during the first half on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Young fans line the ropes leading to the locker room as they await the Jayhawks' exit from the court following warmups on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford pushes the ball up the court against Towson during the first half on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Naadir Tharpe puts up a jumper over Towson guard Kris Walden during the second half on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas University sophomores Chris Ouyang, Overland Park, left, and Caleb Chin help in creating a rowdy atmosphere before tipoff against Towson on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas recruit Landen Lucas watches the action during the second half on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.