Kansas University moved to 22-8 and the Kansas State University to 14-16 after a 104-85 result at 2:12 PM EDT on CBS.
First half
Kansas University put up 46 in the opening half while the Kansas State University scored 33, and the Hawks created separation with 59 percent shooting from the field.
The Hawks leaned on ball movement for 23 assists in the game, and that early pace showed with 13 fast-break points overall.
The Wildcats stayed within reach with 36 percent from 3-point range, and they added 17 made free throws on 81 percent at the line.
Second half
Kansas University scored 58 after halftime while the Kansas State University posted 52, and the Hawks’ bench accounted for 56 points as the lead grew to 30.
The Hawks controlled the interior with 48 points in the paint and hit 11 3-pointers on 42 percent to keep the scoreboard moving.
The Wildcats generated 14 second-chance points and forced action with 8 steals, but they finished with 28 total rebounds against the Hawks’ 45.
The Hawks turned 12 turnovers into balance anyway, matching the Wildcats with 14 points off turnovers while recording 6 blocks to limit clean looks.
Key performers
Darryn Peterson delivered 27 points and added 4 assists, and his 67 percent field-goal mark mirrored Kansas University’s efficient night.
Melvin Council Jr. posted 17 points with 10 assists and 8 rebounds, and that stat line fit a game where the Hawks finished with a 1.92 assist-to-turnover ratio.
Tre White produced 23 points with 11 rebounds, and the Hawks backed it with 69 percent on 2-point tries.
Flory Bidunga supplied 13 points with 4 blocks and 2 steals, and Kansas University finished with 126 efficiency to the Wildcats’ 68.
Wrap-up
This Kansas Jayhawks vs Kansas State Wildcats recap reflected a game with 3 lead changes and 2 ties before the Hawks’ 67 percent true shooting took over at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas Jayhawks vs Kansas State Wildcats result analysis starts with Kansas University’s 12 offensive rebounds and 16 second-chance points against the Wildcats’ 6 offensive boards.
Kansas Jayhawks match rating tilts on depth, with Kansas University getting 56 bench points while the Wildcats got 14 from their reserves.
Kansas Jayhawks vs Kansas State Wildcats final thoughts can sit on the simple ledger: the Wildcats finished with 9 assists and 8 turnovers, while the Hawks piled up 23 assists in the win.
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