Kansas City, Mo. — The Kansas University men's basketball team swept Canada and grabbed plenty of momentum for next month's World University Games in South Korea with a 87-76 victory over Team Canada at Sprint Center on Friday.

In a back-and-forth game, the Jayhawks pulled away in the fourth quarter with their ability to get to the free throw line (28-for-32) and force the Canadiens into bad shots (9-for-28 shooting in the second half).

Wayne Selden (22 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists), Perry Ellis (18 points, 9 rebounds) and Frank Mason III (15 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assists) led the way for the Jayhawks.

Carlton Bragg looked more comfortable in his second unofficial game for KU, scoring six points on 3-of-5 shooting with four rebounds. Hunter Mickelson also had a big stretch in the fourth quarter, finishing with 5 points, 3 rebounds, a block and a steal.

Stay logged on to KUsports.com throughout the night for much more from tonight's game.

Here’s a quick look back at some of the action:

• The game turned when: KU fought back from an early 10-point deficit with strong plays from Selden, Ellis and Mason down the stretch.

• Offensive highlight: As is almost always the case, a few dunks brought the crowd to its feet. Jamari Traylor finished an alley-oop from Mason in the final minute that put the finishing touches on the win.

• Defensive highlight: During his big stretch in the fourth quarter, Mickelson swatted a shot attempt and grabbed a steal on the next possession. He was rewarded with a big ovation from the crowd at the next whistle.



• Key stat: KU only shot 5-for-20 from behind the three-point line, but Selden was on fire from behind the arc, shooting 3 of 5.

• Up next: The Jayhawks will travel to Korea on Sunday and play China in an exhibition game on Thursday.