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No. 9 Kansas ends No. 1 Arizona's perfect run
Flory Bidunga's double-double leads Jayhawks to upset victory over top-ranked Wildcats
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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Flory Bidunga scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as No. 9 Kansas handed top-ranked Arizona its first loss of the season, 82-78 on Monday at Lawrence, Kan. The Wildcats (23-1, 10-1 Big 12) had achieved the best start in Big 12 history at 23-0 overall before the defeat. Kansas (19-5, 9-2) beat the No. 1 team at Allen Fieldhouse for the first time ever after losing five such games, including to Arizona the last time in 2003.
Why it matters
This upset victory over the nation's top-ranked team is a significant win for Kansas, which has struggled to beat No. 1 opponents at home in the past. It also ends Arizona's perfect start to the season and shakes up the national rankings, with the Wildcats likely to drop from the top spot.
The details
The Jayhawks won their eighth straight game overall despite playing without freshman star Darryn Peterson, who had flu-like symptoms. Arizona led by 11 with 17:02 to go before Kansas rallied, scoring seven straight points in little more than a minute, then keeping the score within six until a Bidunga field goal gave the Jayhawks the lead with 9:32 to go. Kansas never trailed again.
- The game was played on Monday, February 10, 2026 at Lawrence, Kansas.
- Arizona had achieved a 23-0 start, the best in Big 12 history, before this loss.
The players
Flory Bidunga
A key player for No. 9 Kansas, Bidunga scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Jayhawks to the upset victory.
Darryn Peterson
A freshman star for Kansas who missed the game due to flu-like symptoms, Peterson has dealt with various injuries and health issues this season.
Arizona Wildcats
The nation's top-ranked team entering the game, Arizona suffered its first loss of the season at the hands of Kansas.
Kansas Jayhawks
The No. 9 ranked team that handed Arizona its first defeat, ending the Wildcats' perfect 23-0 start to the season.
The takeaway
This upset victory over the nation's top team is a significant win for Kansas, which has struggled to beat No. 1 opponents at home in the past. It also ends Arizona's perfect start to the season and shakes up the national rankings, with the Wildcats likely to drop from the top spot.
