Kansas Defeats Kansas State 104-85 on Senior Day

Darryn Peterson scores 27 points to lead Jayhawks to victory

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Kansas State Wildcats 104-85 on Senior Day. Darryn Peterson, a 6-foot-6, 205-pound guard from Canton, Ohio, led the way for Kansas with 27 points. After the game, Kansas head coach Bill Self met with the media to discuss the win and other topics.

Why it matters

This victory moves Kansas to 22-9 overall and 12-6 in Big 12 conference play, keeping them in contention for a high seed in the upcoming Big 12 Tournament. The strong performance by Darryn Peterson is also noteworthy, as he continues to emerge as a key contributor for the Jayhawks.

The details

In the 104-85 win over Kansas State, Darryn Peterson, a junior guard, scored a game-high 27 points to lead the Jayhawks. Kansas as a team shot 54.4% from the field and 47.6% from three-point range in the victory.

  • The game was played on Senior Day, March 7, 2026.

The players

Darryn Peterson

A 6-foot-6, 205-pound junior guard from Canton, Ohio who led Kansas with 27 points in the win over Kansas State.

Bill Self

The head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We're pleased to get the win on Senior Day. Darryn really stepped up and had a great game for us.”

— Bill Self, Head Coach (on3.com)

What’s next

The Jayhawks will now turn their attention to the upcoming Big 12 Tournament, where they will look to secure a high seed and make a deep run.

The takeaway

Kansas' victory over in-state rival Kansas State keeps them in the hunt for a top seed in the Big 12 Tournament, and Darryn Peterson's standout performance shows he is emerging as a key player for the Jayhawks down the stretch.