Kansas traveled to United Supermarkets Arena on February 2, 2026, and came away with a hard-fought 64-61 victory over Texas Tech. The win was a significant one for Kansas, as they were able to take down a strong opponent on the road. Darryn Peterson led the way for Kansas, scoring 19 points to pace the Jayhawks.
LeJuan Watts was the star for Texas Tech, putting up an impressive 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists. However, it wasn't enough to overcome the balanced attack of Kansas. The Jayhawks had three players score in double figures, including Melvin Council Jr. with 16 points and 7 rebounds, and Flory Bidunga with 14 points and 9 rebounds.
The game was closely contested throughout, with Kansas taking a 32-29 lead into halftime. The second half saw both teams trade baskets, with neither able to gain a significant advantage. In the end, Kansas's depth and balanced scoring was the difference. Texas Tech's Donovan Atwell and Jaylen Petty also had strong games, with 12 points and 11 points respectively, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Jayhawks.
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CHD Scout had predicted a Texas Tech win by 4.2 points, but Kansas had other plans. The actual score of 64-61 was far from the predicted 78-74, showing just how different the game played out. The win was a big one for Kansas, as they were able to take down a top-20 team on the road.
The victory has real consequences for Kansas's tournament resume. As a Quadrant 1 win, it will certainly help to bolster their case for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament. For Texas Tech, the loss is a tough one, but it's not a devastating blow. The Red Raiders are still firmly in the tournament picture, and this Quadrant 1 loss won't hurt them too much. However, it does show that they still have work to do to solidify their position.
In terms of tournament chances, Kansas's win gives them a significant boost. They now have a strong road win over a top-20 team, which will look great on their resume. Texas Tech, on the other hand, must regroup and refocus. They have the talent and depth to make a deep run in the tournament, but they'll need to be more consistent if they want to achieve their goals. For now, Kansas is sitting pretty, with a big road win under their belt and a strong tournament resume taking shape.