Overview
- Flory Bidunga delivered 18 points and 10 rebounds, Tre White added 16 points and a career-high six assists, and Melvin Council Jr. scored 15 in the home win.
- Towson never led and shot 27.5% from the field and 3 of 12 from three, yet owned a 45-43 rebounding edge with a 22-12 advantage in offensive boards.
- Peterson was ruled out pregame after experiencing quad cramping at NC State and again in practice, marking his eighth missed game this season after an earlier seven-game hamstring absence.
- Self clarified the issue is cramping rather than a hamstring setback and said Peterson practiced Monday but was not at full strength, leaving his short-term availability unclear.
- Kansas moved to 9-3 at its season-high No. 17 in the Coaches Poll, with Davidson up next on Dec. 22 before the Big 12 opener at UCF on Jan. 3.