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Peterson Shines as No. 19 Kansas Rolls Past Green Bay in Opener

Bill Self limited the freshman because of cramping with a ranked road game at North Carolina up next.

Overview

  • Kansas defeated Green Bay 94-51 at Allen Fieldhouse in the season opener, the first-ever meeting between the programs.
  • Freshman Darryn Peterson tallied 21 points in roughly 22 minutes before sitting most of the second half as cramps returned.
  • Bill Self said there was no need to push Peterson given the margin, adding he expects him to practice and remain available.
  • Sophomore Flory Bidunga led all scorers with 23 points on 9-of-11 shooting as the Jayhawks hit 56.9% from the field and opened the second half with a 7-0 burst.
  • The game was available only via ESPN+ streaming, and Kansas visits No. 25 North Carolina on Friday in Chapel Hill.