Kansas Jayhawks Dominate Howard in Season Opener

Top-ranked Kansas begins their basketball season with a decisive 87-57 victory over Howard at the McClendon Classic.

Kansas secured a 52nd consecutive home opener win, extending a streak that began in 1973.
Zeke Mayo led the Jayhawks with 19 points, while Hunter Dickinson contributed 16 points and six rebounds.
Howard's Bryce Harris, the MEAC preseason player of the year, struggled as his team shot just 24.1% in the first half.
The game served as a warm-up for Kansas ahead of their upcoming match against North Carolina.
The McClendon Classic event honors Kansas graduate John McClendon and supports minority leadership initiatives in sports.