Before the game, Iowa State Coach Tim Floyd was worried about Kansas’ depth on the offensive end.

His worries proved well warranted as four Jayhawks scored in double-figures in Kansas’ 21-point rout of the Cyclones. The final score was 83-62.

“You’ve got to give Kansas credit. They’re outstanding. I thought they took super shots all night,” Floyd said.

Kansas’ 51 percent shooting for the game provided the evidence for Floyd’s statement.

The Jayhawks continually beat the Cyclone defenders down the floor to get easy hoops and out-positioned ISU players in the interior throughout the contest.

The last second of the first half typified the stanza, as Kansas forward Lester Earl found himself open under the rim for an easy two points.

Earl, who came off the bench, finished the half with 13 points on 6 of 8 shooting. For the game, Earl netted 18.

The Cyclones never led before intermission, the closest the team came to knotting the score was two, at the 6:29 mark on a layup and free throw by Shirley.

ISU had trouble handling the Kansas pressure all evening, with 13 turnovers in the first half. Point guard Lee Love had seven.

“I thought our 13 turnovers in the first half set the stage,” Floyd said.

Despite shooting 55 percent, ISU trailed by 12 heading into the break, at 37-25.

The Cyclones came out of the break determined and cut the Jayhawk lead to nine with 10:32 to go in the contest. But Kansas immediately struck back with five quick points that seated the capacity crowd.

The Cyclones handled the ball better in the second half, only turning it over four times, but Kansas upped their lead by drilling key shots down the stretch and tightening the defense.

The Jayhawks held the Cyclones to only 29 percent shooting in the second half which helped them to pull away. For the game, ISU shot 38 percent.

“They just picked and chose their spots,” Floyd said.

Floyd was disappointed with ISU on the defensive end of the floor. He said that the team could not get enough stretches of defensive stops to keep the game within its reach.

Kansas extended its lead to 31 at one point, clearing the Hilton parking lot well before the final buzzer sounded.

Raef LaFrentz, a Monona native, was pleased with Kansas’ road effort, and the way he ended his career in Iowa. LaFrentz hit for 12 points and grabbed eight rebounds.

“It was a big game for me,” he said. “I couldn’t have written a better script.”

The Hilton crowd was more friendly to the All-American in his last stand, but LaFrentz said he hasn’t paid attention to the jeers since his freshman year.

“I just put it out of my mind. I just go out and play ball,” he said.

Ryan Robertson, KU’s point guard also played steady. He had 14 points, eight assists and five rebounds.

Kansas Coach Roy Williams was satisfied with his team-oriented victory. He said the squad played especially strong on defense.

Floyd also was impressed with Kansas’ passing game. The Jayhawks dished out 19 assists, compared to ISU’s six.

The win puts Kansas 25-3 overall and 9-1 in the conference.

Marcus Fizer and Paul Shirley led the Cyclones with 15 points apiece, while Jerry Curry added 14. Fizer’s 11 rebounds also led the team.

Curry, however, was unable to get on track from beyond the three-point arc, making only 2 of 7 attempts.

“I hope we can regroup from this and play a little better at Colorado,” Floyd said.

The Cyclones, 0-5 on the road in conference play, travel to Boulder, Colo., on Saturday to play the Buffaloes.