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Kansas Ends Road Losing Streak in Style
25 Jan
Summary
- Kansas Jayhawks secured an 86-62 victory over rival Kansas State.
- The Jayhawks have now won four straight Big 12 Conference games.
- Sophomore Flory Bidunga scored 21 points and had a double-double.
The No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks have snapped a three-game road losing streak against rival Kansas State, achieving an emphatic 86-62 victory. This win extends the Jayhawks' current winning streak in Big 12 Conference play to four games. Kansas State, with a record of 10-10, continues to struggle for consistency in league matchups.
Despite missing star freshman Darryn Peterson due to an ankle injury, Kansas demonstrated strong performance. Sophomore forward Flory Bidunga was a standout, delivering a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Senior guard Melvin Council Jr. also contributed significantly, nearing a triple-double with 17 points, 12 assists, and seven rebounds. The Jayhawks also held a notable advantage in free throws, shooting 20-for-24 compared to Kansas State's 10-for-14.
Kansas State showed flashes of competitiveness, with junior guard P.J. Haggerty scoring 23 points and the team managing to stay close for much of the game, even trailing by only two points at halftime. However, Kansas's offensive rebounding and three-point shooting proved too much for the Wildcats to overcome. Kansas State also incurred a technical foul in the second half.
