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Kansas Jayhawks Pull Off Epic Upset Over Kansas State Wildcats

Jayhawks Win 81-60 in Lawrence

Jalen Wilson Leads Kansas Comeback

The Kansas Jayhawks pulled off an epic upset over the Kansas State Wildcats on Tuesday night in Lawrence, winning 81-60. The Jayhawks were down by 10 points at halftime, but they came out firing in the second half and never looked back. Jalen Wilson led the way for Kansas with 20 points, while Dajuan Harris Jr. added 15 points and Gradey Dick chipped in 14 points. For the Wildcats, Keyontae Johnson led the way with 15 points, while Desi Sills added 12 points and Nae'Qwan Tomlin chipped in 10 points. The Jayhawks improve to 19-6 overall and 9-3 in the Big 12, while the Wildcats fall to 18-7 overall and 7-5 in the Big 12.

Jalen Wilson's Performance

Jalen Wilson was the catalyst for the Jayhawks' comeback win. He scored 12 of his 20 points in the second half, and he also grabbed 9 rebounds and dished out 5 assists. Wilson was a force on both ends of the court, and he was the key to the Jayhawks' victory.

Kansas's Second-Half Surge

The Jayhawks were down by 10 points at halftime, but they came out firing in the second half. They outscored the Wildcats 47-24 in the second half, and they never trailed after the first five minutes of the half. The Jayhawks shot 50% from the field in the second half, and they hit 7-of-15 from three-point range.

Kansas's Defense

The Jayhawks' defense was also key to their victory. They held the Wildcats to just 35% shooting from the field, and they forced 15 turnovers. The Jayhawks also blocked 5 shots, and they held the Wildcats to just 2-of-13 shooting from three-point range.

Kansas's Bench

The Jayhawks' bench also played a key role in the victory. Dajuan Harris Jr. and Gradey Dick both played well, and they provided the Jayhawks with some much-needed scoring off the bench. Harris Jr. scored 15 points, while Dick added 14 points.

Kansas's Win Streak

The Jayhawks have now won four straight games, and they are playing their best basketball of the season. They are currently ranked No. 8 in the AP Poll, and they are in contention for a Big 12 title.

Kansas's Next Game

The Jayhawks will host the Texas Longhorns on Saturday night in Lawrence. The Longhorns are ranked No. 9 in the AP Poll, and they are one of the top teams in the Big 12. The game will be a big test for the Jayhawks, but they will be confident after their win over the Wildcats.