Kansas Jayhawks 86, Kansas State Wildcats 62
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas Jayhawks defeated Kansas State Wildcats 86–62 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 24-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 5:40 swung win probability 24% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Kansas State Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Jayhawks | 37 | 49 | 86 |
| Kansas State Wildcats | 35 | 27 | 62 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 5:40 swung win probability 24% → 0%.
Why Kansas State Wildcats lost
- Lost H2 27-49 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 5:40 (win probability 24% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 42.6% eFG vs a 53.3% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 20-10 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Jayhawks | 8–0 | H2 5:40 | 24% → 0% |
| Kansas Jayhawks | 8–0 | H2 0:54 | 0% → 0% |