Kaufman-Renn scores 17 and No. 17 Kansas routs Middle Tennessee 89-45
Lawrence, Kan. (AP) — Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 17 points in 18 minutes on Friday night, leading No. 17 Kansas to a 89-45 victory over Middle Tennessee. The senior transfer from Purdue shot proficiently, hitting 7 of 8 field goals and grabbing four rebounds. Kansas displayed a dominant performance, holding Middle Tennessee to a mere 25% shooting.
Center Christian Reeves contributed 10 points. The Jayhawks' strong defensive play, which resulted in 32 rebounds, limited the Blue Raiders. Their bench scored 46 points, and by halftime, Kansas had a 36-14 lead. Middle Tennessee's Eli Rice was the lone double-digit scorer with 11 points. The Jayhawks started the game strongly, building a 36-14 halftime advantage.
Their defense stifled Middle Tennessee, limiting them to 18.8% field goal accuracy and forcing 10 turnovers. The Blue Raiders found themselves trailing by double digits at one point, with 12 points and 12 fouls going into the final television timeout before the break. Kansas capitalized on Middle Tennessee turnovers, turning 16 into 28 points.
Middle Tennessee's next game is a home matchup against Evansville on Tuesday night, while Kansas travels to Chicago to face Kentucky in the State Farm Champions Classic on Tuesday night.
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