Kansas Edges Duke in Thrilling Top-11 Clash Despite Dickinson Ejection

Top-ranked Kansas secured a narrow 75-72 victory over No. 11 Duke in Las Vegas after star center Hunter Dickinson was ejected for a flagrant foul.

Kansas' Zeke Mayo hit the decisive jumper with 1:57 remaining, giving the Jayhawks a lead they held until the final buzzer.
Hunter Dickinson, Kansas' star center, was ejected in the second half for a flagrant-2 foul after kicking Duke's Maliq Brown in the head during a scramble for the ball.
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg energized his team after Dickinson's ejection, finishing with 13 points, including key dunks and a layup late in the game.
Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. led the team with 14 points and nine assists, while Tyrese Proctor paced Duke with a team-high 15 points.
The tightly contested matchup saw Duke miss a potential game-tying three-pointer at the buzzer, sealing Kansas' sixth consecutive win this season.