Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:09am
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Kansas narrowly defeated TCU 78-73 in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament, advancing to the semifinal round to face No. 2 seed Houston. The Jayhawks trailed by as many as seven points but were able to close out the game with timely buckets and strong defensive possessions.
Why it matters
This win provides Kansas with some much-needed momentum heading into their semifinal matchup against a tough Houston team. The Jayhawks are looking to advance to the Big 12 championship for the first time in three years.
The details
Kansas struggled with defensive rebounding, surrendering 12 offensive rebounds to TCU. Bryson Tiller had a tough game on the boards, leading to Bill Self benching him for a large portion of the second half. However, the Jayhawks made up for it with 11 offensive rebounds of their own, including five by Flory Bidunga. The game featured several runs by both teams, with neither squad able to pull away. Ultimately, Kansas was able to end the game on a 19-14 run to secure the victory. The Jayhawks lived at the free throw line, shooting 30 free throws in the second half after getting to the line just seven times in the first half.
The game was played on March 12, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
The players
Flory Bidunga
A forward for the Kansas Jayhawks who had five offensive rebounds in the game.
A center for the Kansas Jayhawks who struggled with defensive rebounding, leading to him being benched for a large portion of the second half.
Paul Mbiya
A true freshman center for the Kansas Jayhawks who received some minutes at the center position in the second half.
Darryn Peterson
A player for the Kansas Jayhawks who went 13-for-16 from the free throw line to offset an otherwise unimpressive offensive performance.
Elmarko Jackson
A guard for the Kansas Jayhawks who went 10-for-10 from the free throw line in several big moments.
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What they’re saying
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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
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What’s next
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The takeaway
This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.