Overview

• 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.