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The ups and downs before KU’s eventual victory over UNC were, at times, difficult to watch. Fortunately, the Jayhawks held on to win 72-69, and fans erupted with excitement all over Lawrence. They shared their mixed emotions with us.
“One cool customer just coached one cool Kansas basketball team to another national title,” Tom Keegan writes in this column.
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Loud and proud. That’s how Jayhawks fans presented themselves as they flooded Mass Street after KU’s national championship win late Monday night.
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The Kansas Jayhawks are national champions once again, and pure joy has filled the air in Lawrence.
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KU fans downtown and at Allen Fieldhouse watched a tense first half as the Jayhawks faced the Tar Heels for the national championship.
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The energy in downtown Lawrence was electric in the hours leading up to KU’s appearance in the national championship game.
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Every Jayhawk fan holds a memory or a piece of memorabilia they consider extra special. For Diane and James Carnell, an exceptional piece of Jayhawk history spans their rural Douglas County home.
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What you need to know ahead of KU’s matchup against UNC for the national championship: Street closures, parking info, watch party locations and more
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We asked KU fans out shopping for gear in downtown Lawrence Sunday about their plans for the big game, what they think of the vibe in Lawrence when the Jayhawks win, and what game day superstitions they have. Here’s what they had to say.
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If seeing the Jayhawks play for the NCAA basketball national championship has always been on your bucket list, you’re probably going to need a bucket load of money — especially if you didn’t make plans in advance to go to New Orleans.
