Kansas stuns #1 Arizona for Bill Self's 39th straight Big Monday win

Freshman Flory Bidunga's late block seals victory for shorthanded Jayhawks

Feb. 9, 2026 at 10:47pm

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In a highly anticipated matchup, the unranked Kansas Jayhawks upset the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats 82-78 at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite playing without star freshman Darryn Peterson, Kansas leaned on the strong performances of Flory Bidunga and Melvin Council Jr. to hand Arizona its first loss of the season and extend coach Bill Self's remarkable Big Monday winning streak at home to 39 games.

Why it matters

This victory over the nation's top-ranked team is a major boost for Kansas, which has reasserted itself as a national contender after an up-and-down start to the season. The win also extends Bill Self's unparalleled dominance on Big Monday games at Allen Fieldhouse, cementing the Jayhawks' home-court advantage as one of the toughest in college basketball.

The details

Despite missing star freshman Darryn Peterson due to illness, Kansas responded with a gritty, disciplined effort, weathering Arizona's runs and making key plays down the stretch. Freshman big man Flory Bidunga was dominant in the paint, finishing with 23 points and 10 rebounds, including a crucial late-game block that sealed the victory. Melvin Council Jr. also stepped up, scoring 21 points to lead the Jayhawks' perimeter attack.

  • The game took place on Monday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Flory Bidunga

A freshman big man for the Kansas Jayhawks who delivered a standout performance with 23 points and 10 rebounds, including a game-sealing block late in the contest.

Melvin Council Jr.

A Kansas guard who scored 21 points to lead the Jayhawks' perimeter attack in the upset victory over Arizona.

Bill Self

The head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks, who extended his remarkable Big Monday winning streak at Allen Fieldhouse to 39 games with the victory over the top-ranked Wildcats.

Brayden Burries

The Arizona Wildcats' leading scorer, who finished with 25 points in the losing effort against Kansas.

Darryn Peterson

A highly touted freshman for the Kansas Jayhawks who was sidelined due to illness for the game against Arizona.

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