In the Phog

I traveled to Lawrence for the Border Showdown between Kansas and Missouri at Allen Fieldhouse on February 7, 2011. It was a long day of traveling, shooting, and editing, but it was a great experience to be able to photograph in one of the best arenas in the nation.

I now understand completely why it is called one of the most hostile environments in college basketball. From the constant roar of the crowd and the nonstop party during timeouts, it was one of the most eventful 40 minutes of basketball I've ever experienced.

For the first half, the Tigers managed to shut down the Morris twins and stop KU's inside game. Both teams fought hard, with the Tigers not leading by much for most of the half. The Jayhawks scored two baskets late in the half to put them up going into halftime.

Big Jay and Baby Jay came over to stretch with Jeff Withey before the game.

Kansas students hold up newspapers as the Missouri team  is announced before the game.

Then they rip them up and throw them into the air as their team is introduced.

Tyshawn Taylor talks to Elijah Johnson after another Kansas turnover.