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Kansas Beats BYU 90-82 in Historic Allen Fieldhouse Game
Jayhawks' Darryn Peterson scores 18 points in 20 minutes, Bryson Tiller adds career-high 21 points
Jan. 31, 2026 at 6:15pm
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In the 1,000th game played at historic Allen Fieldhouse, No. 14 Kansas defeated No. 13 BYU 90-82 on Saturday. Darryn Peterson scored 18 points in 20 minutes for the Jayhawks, 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, but the Cougars were unable to overcome Kansas' 20-point halftime lead.
Why it matters
This matchup between two highly ranked college basketball programs generated significant interest, especially with the anticipated showdown between top prospects Darryn Peterson of Kansas and AJ Dybantsa of BYU. While Dybantsa was limited, the game marked a historic milestone for Allen Fieldhouse, one of the most iconic basketball venues in the country.
The details
Kansas led by as many as 21 points in the first half, shooting 64.3% from the field and making 9 of 12 three-pointers. Peterson scored 18 points in the opening half to pace the Jayhawks. BYU made a late push in the second half, cutting the lead to six with under two minutes to play, but Kansas held on for the 90-82 victory.
- The game was played on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
- It was the 1,000th game played at historic Allen Fieldhouse.
The players
Darryn Peterson
A Kansas player who scored 18 points in 20 minutes for the Jayhawks.
Bryson Tiller
A Kansas player who scored a career-high 21 points and had seven rebounds for the Jayhawks.
Richie Saunders
A BYU player who scored a career-high 33 points, including six three-pointers, for the Cougars.
AJ Dybantsa
A BYU player who entered the game averaging a nation-leading 23.6 points per game but was limited to 17 points in the contest.
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 highlighted the historic significance of Allen Fieldhouse and the continued rivalry between two top college basketball programs. While the anticipated matchup between Peterson and Dybantsa was limited, the Jayhawks were able to hold off a late BYU rally to secure the victory in the 1,000th game played at the iconic venue.
