Charlie Moore got the surprise start over Lagerald Vick tonight, and got things started with a three and layup early on as Kansas jumped out to a 12-2 lead. It looked like it might be off to the races for the Jayhawks, who seemed due for an easy victory after spending at least one half struggling with nearly every opponent so far this season.
Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to last. The shots, even wide open looks, simply stopped falling for Kansas, and eight first half turnovers certainly didn't help their cause. New Mexico State took the lead with just over a minute left before halftime, and carried a 28-26 lead into the locker room.