Midwest Region – Second Round: No. 8 UNLV hung with No. 1 Kansas for a little more than a half before the Jayhawks suffocated the Runnin’ Rebels’ upset bid with stifling defense. UNLV made only 12 shots from the floor in the game, remaining close by hitting 27-of-34 free throws. But Kansas’ depth helped the Jayhawks score in waves and overpower the Rebels. Junior guard Mario Chalmers led the Jayhawks with 18 points and four rebounds. Kansas shot 58 percent from the field in an efficient effort.
No. 3 Wisconsin got some hot shooting and dominant defense to beat No. 11 Kansas State 72-55 and move into the Sweet 16. Sophomore guard Trevon Hughes was 8-of-14 from the field and led all scorers with 25 points. Michael Beasley and Bill Walker had 41 points combined, but the Badgers held the rest of the team to 14 points. Kansas State struggled from the field, shooting only 39.6 percent and missing every three-point attempt. Beasley finished with 23 points and 13 rebounds. [3/22/08]
