Kansas Advances to Big 12 Tournament Semifinals

Jayhawks defeat TCU 78-73 behind strong performances from Peterson, Bidunga

Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:21am

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The No. 14 ranked Kansas Jayhawks defeated the TCU Horned Frogs 78-73 on Thursday night to advance to the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament. Kansas will face the Houston Cougars in the next round on Friday. The Jayhawks were led by Darryn Peterson with 24 points, Flory Bidunga with 13 points, and Bryson Tiller and Elmarko Jackson each adding 13 points.

Why it matters

Kansas is one of the top college basketball programs in the country, and their tournament run is closely watched by fans and analysts alike. This win over TCU keeps the Jayhawks' season alive as they look to make a deep run in the Big 12 and NCAA tournaments.

The details

In the victory over TCU, Kansas was paced by standout performances from several key players. Darryn Peterson led the way with 24 points, while Flory Bidunga added 13 points. Bryson Tiller and Elmarko Jackson also scored 13 points each to round out the Jayhawks' balanced scoring attack.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 13, 2026.
  • Kansas will face Houston in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals on Friday, March 14, 2026.

The players

Bill Self

The head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team.

Flory Bidunga

A key player for the Kansas Jayhawks, contributing 13 points in the win over TCU.

Darryn Peterson

The leading scorer for Kansas in the game, pouring in 24 points to pace the Jayhawks.

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