Lawson carries Kansas over Northeastern 87-53 in Midwest

Northeastern guard Jordan Roland defends against Kansas guard Devon Dotson (11) in the first half during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger)

Northeastern center Anthony Green, rear, and Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji (30) battle for the ball in the first half during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Kansas forward Dedric Lawson (1) celebrates after scoring a three-point basket against Northeastern in the first half during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Northeastern guard Donnell Gresham Jr., right, lays up the ball as Kansas guard Devon Dotson (11) defends in the first half during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)