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Darryn Peterson’s Late 3s Lift No. 11 Kansas Over No. 13 Texas Tech in 64–61 Road Rally

The freshman, limited by cramps and other issues this season, logged a season-high 35 minutes and finally finished a game to push the Jayhawks’ winning streak to six.

Overview

  • Kansas erased a 59–50 deficit with 6:05 left, closing on a 14–2 run to win 64–61 in Lubbock.
  • Peterson scored 19 points and drilled the tying 3 with 1:20 remaining and the go-ahead 3 with 44 seconds left for his only second-half field goals.
  • Bill Self lauded Peterson’s ability to elevate late, and Peterson noted it was the first game he played through to the end this season.
  • Texas Tech, which entered 11–0 at home, was without starting point guard Christian Anderson due to illness.
  • The result moved Kansas to 17–5 overall and 7–2 in the Big 12, extending its win streak to six with Utah visiting next.