Kansas Routs Kansas State 104-85 on Senior Day

Freshman star Darryn Peterson scores 27 points in likely Allen Fieldhouse finale

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks routed their in-state rivals the Kansas State Wildcats 104-85 on Saturday, led by a dominant performance from freshman Darryn Peterson who scored 27 points in what was likely his final home game before entering the NBA draft. Seniors Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. also had memorable send-offs in their last regular season game at Allen Fieldhouse.

Why it matters

The win was a much-needed confidence boost for Kansas heading into the postseason, as they had dropped four of their previous six games. It also extended their home win streak over Kansas State to 20 in a row, continuing the Jayhawks' dominance in the in-state rivalry.

The details

Peterson, the potential No. 1 pick in this year's NBA draft, was an efficient 10 of 15 from the field. White, a transfer from Illinois, had 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Council — who arrived from St. Bonaventure — nearly had a triple-double with 17 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists. P.J. Haggerty led Kansas State with 21 points, while Nate Johnson also had 21 and Khamari McGriff finished with 15.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • Kansas clinched a double-bye in next week's Big 12 Conference tournament with the win.

The players

Darryn Peterson

A freshman star for Kansas who scored 27 points and is a potential No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA draft.

Tre White

A senior transfer from Illinois who had 23 points and 11 rebounds in his final regular season game at Allen Fieldhouse.

Melvin Council Jr.

A senior who arrived from St. Bonaventure and nearly had a triple-double with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists in his last home game.

P.J. Haggerty

A Kansas State player who led the Wildcats with 21 points.

Nate Johnson

A Kansas State player who scored 21 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Jayhawks will learn their seeding for the Big 12 Tournament later on Saturday and will open play in the quarterfinals on Thursday. Kansas State will be the No. 15 seed and play a first-round game on Tuesday.

The takeaway

This game showcased the continued dominance of the Kansas Jayhawks over their in-state rivals, as well as the impressive performances of their star freshman and veteran seniors. The win should provide a much-needed boost of confidence for Kansas as they head into the postseason.