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Bryson Tiller scores 21, Darryn Peterson adds 20 as No. 14 Kansas beats No. 13 BYU 90-82
Kansas wins 1,000th game at historic Allen Fieldhouse
Jan. 31, 2026 at 6:39pm
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Darryn Peterson scored 18 points in 20 minutes and No. 14 Kansas beat No. 13 BYU 90-82 on Saturday in the 1,000th game played at historic Allen Fieldhouse. Bryson Tiller had a career-high 21 points and seven rebounds for Kansas (16-5, 6-2 Big 12). Although the Jayhawks led by as many as 21 points, BYU stayed within striking distance in the second half, cutting the lead to six as the clock ticked under two minutes to go. Kansas outscored the Cougars 8-4 in the final minute to withstand the late rally.
Why it matters
This was a highly anticipated matchup between two top college basketball programs, with Kansas and BYU both ranked in the top 15. The win at home in Allen Fieldhouse, which is celebrating its 1,000th game, is a significant milestone for the storied Kansas basketball program.
The details
Darryn Peterson scored 18 points in 20 minutes for Kansas, while Bryson Tiller had a career-high 21 points and seven rebounds. BYU's Richie Saunders scored a career-high 33 points, including six three-pointers. Kansas led by as many as 21 points in the first half, shooting 64.3% from the field, but BYU cut the lead to six late in the second half before Kansas pulled away in the final minute.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 1, 2026.
- This was the 1,000th game played at historic Allen Fieldhouse.
The players
Darryn Peterson
A player for the Kansas Jayhawks who scored 18 points in 20 minutes in the game.
Bryson Tiller
A player for the Kansas Jayhawks who had a career-high 21 points and seven rebounds in the game.
Richie Saunders
A player for the BYU Cougars who scored a career-high 33 points, including six three-pointers, in the game.
AJ Dybantsa
A freshman player for the BYU Cougars who entered the game averaging a nation-leading 23.6 points per game.
What’s next
Kansas will play at No. 11 Texas Tech on Monday, while BYU will visit Oklahoma State on Wednesday.
The takeaway
This game showcased the depth and talent of the Kansas Jayhawks, who were able to withstand a late rally by BYU to secure the win at home in Allen Fieldhouse. The matchup between top prospects Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa generated excitement, but was cut short due to Peterson's injury.
