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No. 2 Arizona Routes No. 14 Kansas 84-61 to Clinch Share of Big 12 Title

Next up, a chance to clinch outright against No. 4 Iowa State after Koa Peat's return highlighted a balanced, Burries-led lineup.

Ivan Kharchenkov #8 of Arizona strips the ball from Darryn Peterson #22 of Kansas during the first half at the McKale Center at ALKEME Arena on Feb. 28, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.
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Feb 28, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Isaiah Evans (3) dunks the ball in during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Duke won 77-51. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Brayden Burries posted 20 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, with Motiejus Krivas adding 13 points and 10 boards as Koa Peat returned to contribute 12 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
  • Arizona seized control with a 19-0 first-half burst and later a 16-0 run after Kansas cut the margin to two, turning a tight game into a blowout.
  • The Wildcats dominated the glass 48-26 and owned the stripe, finishing 30-for-34 on free throws compared with Kansas’ 10-for-11.
  • Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson scored 24 points in the rematch, but the Jayhawks dropped their third game in five to fall to 21-8 (11-5 Big 12).
  • Arizona improved to 27-2 (14-2) and can secure the outright Big 12 crown Monday against Iowa State, while Bill Self labeled KU’s effort “soft” as his team turns to road and home dates with Arizona State and Kansas State.