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Kansas Survives OT Thriller Against UCF to Advance in Big 12 Tournament

The Jayhawks will face Arizona in the quarterfinals after a 98-94 overtime win over UCF in a closely contested second-round matchup.

Mar 11, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Andrej Jakimovski (23) shoots the ball around TCU Horned Frogs center Malick Diallo (32) during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
Mar 11, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; UCF Knights guard Keyshawn Hall (4) drives to the basket during the second half against the Utah Utes at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
Mar 11, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats forward Dillon Mitchell (23) and Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Connor Dow (13) go after a loose ball during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
Mar 11, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas State Wildcats guard Coleman Hawkins (33) drives to the basket during the first half against the Arizona State Sun Devils at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kansas secured a 98-94 overtime victory over UCF in the Big 12 Tournament's second round, with Hunter Dickinson scoring 23 points and Zeke Mayo leading with 24 points.
  • UCF's Jordan Ivy-Curry hit a late three-pointer to force overtime, but Kansas maintained control in the extra period to seal the win.
  • Keyshawn Hall led UCF with 25 points and 11 rebounds, while Darius Johnson added 22 points before fouling out late in regulation.
  • Kansas will now face third-seeded Arizona in the quarterfinals, a rematch of their regular-season finale where Kansas won 83-76.
  • This marks Kansas' first Big 12 Tournament quarterfinal appearance since narrowly avoiding an opening-round exit for the second consecutive year.