No. 2 Arizona clinches share of Big 12 title with 84-61 win over No. 14 Kansas

Brayden Burries scores 20 points and grabs 12 rebounds in the victory.

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The No. 2 ranked Arizona Wildcats clinched a share of the Big 12 regular-season title with an 84-61 win over the No. 14 ranked Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday. Brayden Burries led the way for Arizona with 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Motiejus Krivas added 13 points. The Wildcats used a 19-0 run in the first half to build an 18-point lead, which they were able to maintain despite a late Kansas rally.

Why it matters

This win is a significant accomplishment for Arizona in their second season in the Big 12 conference, as they were able to clinch at least a share of the regular-season title. The Wildcats' ability to respond after their earlier loss to Kansas also demonstrates their resilience and competitiveness at the top of the league standings.

The details

Arizona took control of the game with a 19-0 run in the first half, forcing Kansas coach Bill Self to call two timeouts in quick succession. The Wildcats were able to exploit Kansas' smaller lineup, with Brayden Burries and Motiejus Krivas leading the charge. Kansas fought back in the second half, cutting the deficit to just two points, but Arizona responded with another big run to pull away for the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

The players

Brayden Burries

A key player for the Arizona Wildcats, Burries scored 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the win.

Motiejus Krivas

An important contributor for Arizona, Krivas added 13 points to the Wildcats' victory.

Jaden Bradley

Scored eight straight points during a crucial 19-2 run in the second half that helped Arizona pull away.

Koa Peat

Returned from a lower-leg injury to score 12 points for the Wildcats.

Darryn Peterson

The star freshman for Kansas, Peterson led the Jayhawks with 24 points in the loss.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Jayhawks will travel to face Arizona State on Tuesday, while the Wildcats will host No. 4 Iowa State on Monday.

The takeaway

This win solidifies Arizona's position atop the Big 12 standings and demonstrates their ability to bounce back from an earlier loss to Kansas. The Wildcats' depth and balanced scoring attack proved too much for the Jayhawks to overcome in the end.