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What Kansas Basketball Must Do to Defeat No. 7 Houston
Kansas basketball has no time to rest after a gritty 74-61 comeback win at TCU earlier this week.
Now, the No. 12 Jayhawks face a tougher test: No. 7 Houston, a team that’s riding an 11-game winning streak and coming off a ruthless 70-36 beatdown of Utah. Allen Fieldhouse will be rocking, and the Jayhawks will need every advantage to knock off a Cougars team that’s as relentless as they come.
Let’s break down the keys for Kansas to pull off the win.
When Kansas found itself in a deep hole against TCU, Zeke Mayo brought them back. The guard was locked in, dropping 13 points and making plays on both ends.
Against Houston, they’ll need him to set the tone right from the jump. Mayo’s ability to create his own shot and break down defenses is critical, especially when Houston’s guards turn up the pressure.
Whether it’s high pick-and-roll sets or giving him the green light in isolation, Kansas has to put the ball in Mayo’s hands early and let him dictate the flow.
Rylan Griffen has had his share of struggles this season, but there’s no questioning the potential. His shooting ability is undeniable, and in a game as high-stakes as this one against Houston, Kansas needs him to step up.
Houston’s defense is relentless—it’s arguably the best in the country—and they’ll dare Kansas to beat them from the perimeter.
That puts pressure on Griffen to find his stroke. If he can hit a few early threes, it could not only build his confidence but also stretch Houston’s defense and open up driving lanes for the rest of the Jayhawks.
This is a prime opportunity for Griffen to turn things around, especially with the Allen Fieldhouse crowd behind him. One or two big shots from him could be the spark Kansas needs to take down the Cougars.
Houston plays a bruising style of basketball, thriving on offensive rebounds and second-chance points.
The Jayhawks’ frontcourt duo of Hunter Dickinson and Flory Bidunga needs to bring their hard hats. Bidunga’s shot-blocking and Dickinson’s ability to battle in the post will be key to limiting Houston’s opportunities around the rim.
Kansas also has to focus on defensive rebounding. Giving Houston extra chances is a death sentence, so boxing out and crashing the glass as a team will be non-negotiable.
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MANHATTAN — Kansas State will have a new kick returner come fall after Bryce Noernberg departed the team, and his dad used some colorful language in a Facebook post to announce it.
A K-State spokesperson confirmed that Noernberg left the team after the spring season. He returned 20 kicks over the last two seasons for an average of 27.8 yards per return. He scored one touchdown and also coughed up the ball multiple times.
In a Facebook post, Noernberg’s father, Scott, wrote that it had been an amazing few years in Manhattan, but then “Division I college football does what it does.”
“New head coach Colin (sic) Klein brought in all new coaches and players… paid them accordingly and (Noernberg) found himself at the bottom of the depth chart,” Scott Noernberg wrote. “Not wanting to start over again as a true walk-on freshman, he basically told them to kiss his ass!!
“Well done Bryce! I’m so proud that you stood up to the system! D1 athletics is in a very sad state, and it’s times like this that make you grow as a man!”
Also a wide receiver, Noernberg saw one offensive snap over his two seasons with the program. He was unlikely to find an offensive role for the Wildcats this year, considering the return of Jaron Tibbs and the additions of Josh Manning, Izaiah Williams, and Derrick Salley Jr. Other returning players, like Adonis Moise and Larry Porter IV, were also considered ahead of him.
His departure does leave a void at kick returner, which Noernberg wasn’t guaranteed to keep heading into the year.
Wyatt D. Wheeler covers Kansas State athletics for the USA TODAY Network and Topeka Capital-Journal. You can follow him on X at @WyattWheeler_, contact him at 417-371-6987 or email him at wwheeler@usatodayco.com
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — An interchange in Wichita is the most stressful off-ramp in Kansas, according to the results of a new poll.
The poll, by personal injury law firm Regan Zambri Long, asked 3,011 drivers across the United States what off-ramps are the most stressful.
Based on their results, Interstate 135 Exit 5B to Kellogg Avenue took the top spot in Kansas.
The poll said traffic often slows down at this interchange because it is where two major routes meet. Exiting vehicles have to merge and prepare for nearby exits on Kellogg, making speeds fluctuate.
Second place was Interstate 70 Exit 356 to Wanamaker Road in Topeka, and the third-most stressful off-ramp is Interstate 35 Exit 220 to 119th Street in Overland Park.
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Jalisco Restaurant has been a staple in the Kansas City, Kansas, community since 1965. But after 61 years, the restaurant is closing its doors.
A sign posted on the restaurant at North 50th Street and State Avenue on Monday said:
Jalisco Restaurant will permanently close at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2026. Thank you for your patronage. Remember us, we will never forget you. The Hernandez Family.
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Jalisco Restaurant in Kansas City, Kansas, is closing its doors on May 30, 2026, after 61 years. (FOX4 Photo/Brian Dulle) -
Jalisco Restaurant in Kansas City, Kansas, is closing its doors on May 30, 2026, after 61 years. (FOX4 Photo/Brian Dulle)
Erika Dominguez, an employee at Jalisco’s, told FOX4 that one of their cooks, who has been there for more than 40 years, is retiring. One of the other cooks is 90, and has been with the family since the beginning.
“The family is getting older, and it is time,” she added.
“Our wall tells the story of generations of families and Jalisco’s little angels, babies who grew up coming through our doors,” Dominguez said in a social media post earlier this year.
The Hernandez family also owned another Jalisco’s Restaurant location in KCK’s Argentine neighborhood for 48 years. That location closed in 2012. They also owned a location in Mission, Kansas, years ago.
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Jalisco Restaurant location in Kansas City, Kansas’ Argentine neighborhood. This location closed in 2012. (FOX4 Photo/Brian Dulle)
Dominguez said the building at North 50th Street and State Avenue is for sale, and there’s also been talk about the family leasing it – but nothing is in the works at this time.
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