Kansas Erupts for 104 Points in Blowout of Kansas State

Freshman Darryn Peterson leads the way as Jayhawks' stars shine on Senior Day

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The 14th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks put on an offensive showcase, routing in-state rival Kansas State 104-85 at Allen Fieldhouse. Freshman sensation Darryn Peterson led the way with 27 points, while senior guards Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. also had big games in their final home contest, scoring 23 and 17 points respectively. The Jayhawks shot 59% from the field and dominated the glass, outrebounding the Wildcats 45-28.

Why it matters

This performance highlighted the vast potential of this Kansas team, which has been wildly inconsistent throughout the season. When their stars are all in sync, the Jayhawks can be one of the most formidable teams in the country. As they head into postseason play, this game showed they have the firepower to make a deep NCAA Tournament run.

The details

Freshman guard Darryn Peterson, a potential top NBA draft pick, was the catalyst for the Jayhawks, pouring in 27 points on 10-of-15 shooting and connecting with forward Flory Bidunga for several alley-oop dunks. Senior guards Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. also had standout games, with White scoring 23 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, while Council narrowly missed a triple-double with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists.

  • Kansas hosted Kansas State on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Allen Fieldhouse.

The players

Darryn Peterson

A freshman guard and potential top NBA draft pick, Peterson led the Jayhawks with 27 points on 10-of-15 shooting.

Tre White

A senior guard, White scored 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in his final home game at Allen Fieldhouse.

Melvin Council Jr.

A senior guard, Council nearly recorded a triple-double with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists in his last game at the Phog.

Flory Bidunga

A forward, Bidunga connected with Peterson on several alley-oop dunks.

Bill Self

The head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks.

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What they’re saying

“I think that was the point: We saw the ball go in the hole. Everybody got a chance to play, all of that stuff. We still didn't guard; we have to be better at that. But we needed to have a win. It was a good afternoon for us.”

— Bill Self, Head Coach (sfgate.com)

“I'm feeling good. Perfect timing as we go into the Big 12 Tournament and the NCAA. I'm feeling the best I've felt.”

— Darryn Peterson (sfgate.com)

“We're not trying to be too high or too low. We handle our principles we should be handling our business.”

— Tre White, Senior Guard (sfgate.com)

“What goes through my mind: Let's go win a championship.”

— Darryn Peterson (sfgate.com)

What’s next

The Jayhawks will next compete in the Big 12 Tournament, where they will look to secure a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

This dominant performance by Kansas showcases the team's vast potential when their star players are all firing on all cylinders. If the Jayhawks can maintain this level of play, they have the talent to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament and potentially win a championship.