Kansas Narrowly Defeats UCF After Late Free Throws Secure Win

The Jayhawks overcame a nine-point second-half deficit to beat the Knights 91-87 in a fiercely contested Big 12 matchup.

Kansas avoided back-to-back home losses for the first time in 36 years with a 91-87 victory over UCF.
Zeke Mayo led the Jayhawks with 24 points, including crucial free throws in the final seconds to seal the win.
UCF's Keyshawn Hall delivered an impressive 34-point performance but fell short in the closing moments.
Kansas played without starting guard Dajuan Harris Jr., who missed his first game in five years due to an ankle injury.
The victory improved Kansas' Big 12 record to 6-3, while UCF dropped to 4-5 in conference play following the tightly contested game.