Arizona State beats No. 14 Kansas 70-60 in Hurley's potential home finale

Moe Odum and Massamba Diop lead the Sun Devils to victory over the Jayhawks in a physical, emotional game.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Arizona State pulled away late to beat No. 14 Kansas 70-60 on Tuesday night in what could be Sun Devils coach Bobby Hurley's final home game. Moe Odum scored 23 points and Massamba Diop added 19 for the Sun Devils, who did all they could to send their coach off with a win in a physical, emotional game that included the ejection of Kansas coach Bill Self and one of his assistants.

Why it matters

This game has major implications for both teams' seasons. For Arizona State, a win over a ranked opponent could boost their chances of making the NCAA Tournament, while for Kansas, the loss is a setback in their quest for a high seed. The game also marks a potentially pivotal moment in Bobby Hurley's tenure as Arizona State's head coach, as his contract is set to expire.

The details

Arizona State jumped on Kansas early, withstood a big run, and made the key plays down the stretch to beat the Jayhawks. Darryn Peterson scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half as the Jayhawks twice rallied from double-digit deficits, but Anthony Johnson answered with a 3-pointer and a layup to kick off an 11-0 run that secured the win for the Sun Devils. The game was physical and emotional, with Kansas coach Bill Self and one of his assistants being ejected.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.

The players

Moe Odum

The leading scorer for Arizona State, who had 23 points in the game.

Massamba Diop

The second-leading scorer for Arizona State, who had 19 points in the game.

Bobby Hurley

The head coach of Arizona State, who is in the final year of his contract and whose future with the team is uncertain.

Bill Self

The head coach of Kansas, who was ejected from the game for arguing an offensive foul call.

Darryn Peterson

The Kansas player who scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half to lead the Jayhawks' comeback efforts.

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What’s next

Kansas will host Kansas State on Saturday, while Arizona State will travel to face No. 6 Iowa State, also on Saturday.

The takeaway

This game was a physical and emotional battle between two teams with a lot on the line. Arizona State's win over a ranked opponent could be a turning point in their season, while the loss is a setback for Kansas as they look to secure a high seed in the NCAA Tournament. The future of Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley also remains uncertain, adding to the drama of the game.