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Kansas forward Carolyn Davis fights off multiple hands as she goes after a rebound during KU’s game against Sam Houston State on Wednesday.

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A couple of young fans hold up signs and cheer in support of the Jayhawks during Kansas’ game against Sam Houston State on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Natalie Knight knocks the ball away from Sam Houston State's Khamra Echols during Wednesday night's game at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Angel Goodrich disrupts Sam Houston State's Khamra Echols by knocking the ball away during Wednesday's game at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Angel Goodrich (3) comes from behind to block Sam Houston State center Angela Beadle’s shot during Wednesday's game in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas players walk to the other end of the court following a timeout during KU’s game against Sam Houston State on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Aishah Sutherland picks up an easy two points off an offensive rebound and putback during KU’s game against Sam Houston State on Wednesday.

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Kansas guard Asia Boyd puts the ball on the floor as she drives to the basket during KU’s game against Sam Houston State on Wednesday.

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Kansas guard Asia Boyd navigates through defender’s arms as she drives to the hoop during KU’s game against Sam Houston State on Wednesday.

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Kansas head coach Bonnie Henrickson addresses her players against Sam Houston State on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas players Asia Boyd (0) and Bunny Williams (5) listen as teammate Aishah Sutherand (11) gives instructions as they line up for an inbounds play during KU’s game against Sam Houston State on Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Asia Boyd falls in the lane after colliding with Sam Houston State's Britni Martin during KU’s game on Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Angel Goodrich sails under the outstretched arm of Sam Houston State defender Angela Beadle as she scores a layup during KU’s game against Sam Houston State on Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse. KU won the game, 87-59.

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Kansas forward Carolyn Davis puts a post move on Sam Houston State defender Sequeena Thomas during KU’s game against Sam Houston State on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Aishah Sutherland (11) powers through Sam Houston State defenders Chanice Smith (34) and Britni Martin (10) during the Jayhawks' 87-59 victory over Sam Houston State on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Asia Boyd is blocked by Sam Houston State defender Sequeena Thomas during Wednesday's 87-59 KU victory on Wednesday.

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Kansas guard Monica Engelman (13) avoids defender Sequeena Thomas as she drives to the basket during KU’s game against Sam Houston State on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas forward Aishah Sutherland (11) grabs an offensive rebound contributes an easy putback during KU’s 87-59 victory over Sam Houston State on Wednesday.

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Kansas forward Carolyn Davis (21) is unable to control an entry pass into the post during Kansas’ game against Sam Houston State on Wednesday.

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Kansas guard Monica Engelman drives past defender Britni Martin (10) during KU’s game against Sam Houston State on Wednesday.

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Kansas guard Monica Engelman, left, floats through the air as she sails past defenders Angela Beadle (12) and Britni Martin (10) on her way to the hoop during KU’s game against Sam Houston State on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 in Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Natalie Knight shoots a floater over defender Zoe Tucker (32) during KU’s game against Sam Houston State on Wednesday.

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Kansas guard Asia Boyd, center, and the Kansas bench celebrate a three-point basket that helped Kansas extend its lead during a second half run in KU’s game against Sam Houston State on Wednesday/

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Kansas guard Angel Goodrich scores on a breakaway during KU’s game against Sam Houston State on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 in Allen Fieldhouse.