Jayhawks Soar Over Cowboys in Dominant Display at Gallagher-Iba Arena
The Kansas Jayhawks, ranked 3rd nationally, continued their impressive season with a commanding victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The Jayhawks' record now stands at an imposing 90-66, while the Cowboys lag behind after this encounter.
From the opening tip-off at Gallagher-Iba Arena, the Jayhawks established control with a potent offensive display. By halftime, they had already amassed 48 points and didn't let up in the second half adding another 42 to their tally. Their shooting was particularly effective; they hit an impressive 69 percent from two-point range and maintained a solid 62 percent overall field goal percentage.
Kansas' offense was multifaceted; they scored 46 points in the paint and added another 20 through fast breaks. Their three-point shooting contributed to their dominance as well, making five out of thirteen attempts for a respectable 38 percent completion rate. Free throws were also a key part of their game plan with the team making thirteen out of eighteen attempts.
Defensively, Kansas was just as formidable. They recorded seven blocks and matched that number in steals which contributed to twenty-two points off turnovers. The team's rebounding efforts were strong with thirty-three total rebounds—twenty-six defensive and six offensive—which helped limit second-chance opportunities for Oklahoma State.
The standout statistic for Kansas was their assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.1; they dished out twenty-one assists while only turning over the ball eleven times themselves—a testament to their careful ball handling and teamwork.
On the other side of the court, Oklahoma State struggled to find its rhythm against Kansas' defense. They ended up with fourteen turnovers which turned into easy points for Kansas on several occasions. Despite these challenges, Oklahoma State did manage to sink nine steals and made eighteen free throws on twenty-four attempts (75 percent). However, it wasn't enough to overcome Kansas' lead or stop them from scoring twelve second-chance points throughout the game.
As fans look ahead after this convincing performance by Kansas Jayhawks basketball team will next face off against West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum on January 20th at 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). This upcoming match can be viewed live on ESPN+, ensuring fans won't miss any action as KU takes on yet another conference rival away from home.