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No. 8 Kansas Looks to Rebound Against Oklahoma State
Jayhawks face Cowboys in Big 12 matchup on Peacock
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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Eighth-ranked Kansas will try to bounce back from a road loss to No. 5 Iowa State when they face Oklahoma State in a Big 12 tilt on Wednesday night. The Jayhawks, led by star Darryn Peterson, have the second-toughest schedule in the country but have struggled with depth issues. The Cowboys, coming off a tough overtime loss to TCU, are in danger of missing the NCAA Tournament and will need some wins in their remaining Quad 1 games.
Why it matters
This Big 12 matchup features two teams heading in opposite directions. Kansas is looking to rebound after its first conference loss, while Oklahoma State is fighting to keep its NCAA Tournament hopes alive. The outcome could have major implications for both teams' postseason aspirations.
The details
Kansas ranks third in Division I with 6.1 blocks per game and leads the Big 12 in opponent field goal percentage (38.5%). However, the Jayhawks get only 12 points per game from their bench. Oklahoma State, on the other hand, ranks third in the Big 12 with 35.6% 3-point shooting but struggles on the defensive end, allowing 81.3 points per game (340th in Division I).
- The game will take place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
- Kansas is coming off a 74-56 road loss to No. 5 Iowa State on February 15, 2026.
The players
Darryn Peterson
The star of the Kansas Jayhawks, averaging 19.8 points per game, but has missed 11 games due to illness and injuries.
Tre White
A key player for Kansas, averaging 13.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.
Anthony Roy
The leading scorer for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, averaging 17.6 points per game.
Parsa Fallah
Adds 14.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Bill Self
The head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks, one of only four active coaches with at least 800 wins.
What they’re saying
“We must rebound from this loss and get back on track in conference play.”
— Darryn Peterson, Kansas Forward (Kansas Athletics)
“We're running out of time to make a push for the NCAA Tournament. These next few games are crucial for us.”
— Anthony Roy, Oklahoma State Guard (Tulsa World)
What’s next
The outcome of this game could have major implications for both teams' postseason aspirations. Kansas will look to rebound and maintain its position in the Big 12 standings, while Oklahoma State will need to pick up some key wins to bolster its NCAA Tournament resume.
The takeaway
This Big 12 matchup features two teams heading in opposite directions, with Kansas looking to rebound from its first conference loss and Oklahoma State fighting to keep its NCAA Tournament hopes alive. The outcome could have major implications for both teams' postseason aspirations.
