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Peterson, Bidunga Lead Kansas Past Baylor 80-62
17 Jan
Summary
- Darryn Peterson scored 26 points on efficient 11-of-13 shooting.
- Flory Bidunga contributed 23 points, 11 rebounds, and five blocks.
- Kansas secured an 80-62 victory over Baylor on Friday night.
Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson led the charge with 26 points on outstanding 11-of-13 shooting, complemented by Flory Bidunga's dominant 23-point, 11-rebound, and five-block performance. The Jayhawks secured a decisive 80-62 victory over Baylor on Friday night. Kansas established an early 19-4 lead, and despite a brief rally by the Bears, maintained control.
The Jayhawks extended their lead significantly in the second half with a 15-3 run, effectively putting the game out of reach. This win marks another strong performance for Kansas (13-5, 3-2 Big 12), who recently defeated No. 2 Iowa State. The team has now shot over 50% from the field in their last two games.
Baylor, led by Cameron Carr's 24 points and Tounde Yessoufou's 20 points, fell to 11-6 on the season. This unranked conference matchup was the first of its kind between the two teams since December 10, 1966. Kansas looks ahead to face Colorado, while Baylor hosts No. 15 Texas Tech.
