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Kansas Upsets No. 1 Arizona at Home
Jayhawks pull off improbable victory despite missing top scorer
Feb. 10, 2026 at 5:31am
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The Kansas Jayhawks, playing without their leading scorer Darryn Peterson due to illness, pulled off a stunning upset over the previously unbeaten No. 1 Arizona Wildcats at Allen Fieldhouse. Head coach Bill Self spoke to the media after the game, expressing his excitement and pride in how his shorthanded team stepped up to defeat the nation's top-ranked team.
Why it matters
This victory over the top-ranked Wildcats is a major boost for the Jayhawks' NCAA Tournament hopes, as they look to secure a high seed and make a deep postseason run. The win also showcases the depth and resilience of the Kansas program, which was able to overcome the absence of a key player and topple one of the best teams in the country.
The details
Despite trailing by as many as 11 points in the second half, the Jayhawks rallied back to defeat Arizona 82-78. Melvin Agbaji led the way with 25 shots, while Flory Bidunga and Koa Peat also made key contributions. Self praised his team's aggressiveness and defensive effort in the second half, which allowed them to slow down Arizona's potent offense.
- The game took place on February 9, 2026 at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas.
The players
Bill Self
The Hall of Fame head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team.
Darryn Peterson
The Jayhawks' leading scorer who missed the game due to illness.
Melvin Agbaji
A Kansas player who led the team with 25 shots in the victory.
Flory Bidunga
A Kansas player who made key contributions against Arizona's talented big man.
Koa Peat
A Kansas player who provided a defensive boost off the bench.
What they’re saying
“Well, it's that five-minute pregame talk, it just did the deal. I think the guys were ready to play regardless.”
— Bill Self, Head Coach, Kansas Jayhawks
“I thought Flory did well, but their big guy is good . I mean, he's good, and we knew he was good, but I didn't know he's that good over both shoulders and this and that. He's really good.”
— Bill Self, Head Coach, Kansas Jayhawks
“I don't know that they were rattled. The first half against BYU, I think, was the best I've ever heard this building in a first half, but it wasn't any good the second half because we didn't do anything to play well to keep people excited.”
— Bill Self, Head Coach, Kansas Jayhawks
What’s next
The Jayhawks will look to build on this signature win as they continue their push for a high NCAA Tournament seed. Their next game is against in-state rival Kansas State on February 16th.
The takeaway
This victory over the nation's top-ranked team showcases the depth and resilience of the Kansas Jayhawks program, which was able to overcome the absence of a key player and pull off an improbable upset at home. The win should provide a major boost to the team's confidence and NCAA Tournament aspirations as they look to make a deep postseason run.
