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Kansas Jayhawks Face Cal Baptist Lancers in NCAA Tournament First Round
Kansas and Cal Baptist will compete in the first round of the NCAA Tournament this evening, following the conclusion of the St. John's versus Northern Iowa game. This marks Cal Baptist's inaugural appearance in the Division I NCAA Tournament, while Kansas aims to advance beyond the first round after last year's initial defeat.
Kansas and Cal Baptist are set to play this evening, after St. John's and Northern Iowa finish their first-round matchup. Cal Baptist is making its debut in the Division I NCAA Tournament, following their victory against Utah Valley in the WAC championship. The Lancers have been at the Division I level for eight years. Kansas, after being eliminated by Arkansas in the first round last year, seeks to advance further this year. Darryn Peterson of Kansas and Dominique Daniels Jr. of Cal Baptist are expected to be key players in the game. Peterson is projected to be a top player.
Key Facts
- Kansas will play Cal Baptist in the first round of the NCAA Tournament this evening.
- Cal Baptist is making its first appearance in the Division I NCAA Tournament.
- Kansas was defeated in the first round by Arkansas last year.
- Cal Baptist earned its spot after a victory over Utah Valley in the WAC championship game.
- The Lancers have been at Division I level for eight years.
- Darryn Peterson from Kansas and Dominique Daniels Jr. from Cal Baptist are key players to watch.
- Peterson is projected as a top player.
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- Yahoo Sports Canada — 3 Final Thoughts Before Kansas and Cal Baptist Face Off in NCAA Tournament