Kansas Surges To Deny Baylor In Defensive Classic
Jayhawks rise to 20-2 overall and 8-1 in Big 12, taking sole first place after a hard earned win at Allen Fieldhouse. Josh Jackson scores 23 points with 10 rebounds while Baylor’s Johnathan Motley adds 16 and 10 as KU edges ahead with late defensive stops and clutch shooting.
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Baylor Bears Fall To Kansas In Big 12 Clash
Baylor and Kansas produced a 68-73 battle as Kansas surged from a 34-28 halftime deficit to outpace Baylor 73-68. Lual-Acuil Jr. led Baylor with 16 points and 8 rebounds while Mason and Jackson paced Kansas with 23 and 14 points respectively, amid 16,300 in attendance.
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Jackson fuels KU win with clutch slam and pace driving effort
Kansas seniors Frank Mason and Devonté Graham mentor a clutch lineup while freshman Jackson leads inside and out. He scored 13 of KU's first half points, drilled a late drive for a 66-64 lead, and spoke of his growth as coach Bill Self praised his poise and three point touch amid zone defense adjustments.
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