Overview
- Darryn Peterson scored 21 points in about 22 minutes in his college debut before precautionary second‑half rest for cramping, according to Self.
- Flory Bidunga led all scorers with 23 points on 9‑of‑11 shooting, adding six rebounds in an efficient night inside.
- Kansas led 48-27 at halftime, started the second half with a 7-0 run, and finished at 56.9% shooting from the field.
- The matchup was the programs’ first meeting and was available exclusively via streaming on ESPN+ from Allen Fieldhouse.
- The victory marks Kansas’ 53rd straight home opener win as the Jayhawks turn to a road test at North Carolina on Friday.