Kansas suffered a devastating loss to Baylor in a game marked by a historic collapse. Coach Bill Self humorously blamed the halftime oranges for the team’s poor second-half performance but acknowledged their serious shortcomings. The Jayhawks allowed a massive comeback by Baylor, giving up 60 points in the second half. Despite a brief rally, they ultimately fell to the Bears 81-70, prompting Self to focus on regrouping for their upcoming game against Iowa State.
The Jayhawks will need to address their recurring issues with late-game collapses, as this loss follows a similar pattern to a recent defeat against Houston. Self expressed concern about the team’s ability to move on and improve. Meanwhile, Iowa State, coming off a loss to Kansas State, will also be looking to bounce back against Kansas.
In their previous matchup, Iowa State managed to defeat Kansas by capitalizing on turnovers and limiting key players like Hunter Dickinson. With forward Milan Momcilovic still out due to injury, the Cyclones will rely on players like Curtis Jones and Tamin Lipsey for scoring. Both teams will face off in a high-stakes rematch, with Kansas looking to avenge their previous loss and Iowa State aiming to maintain their winning momentum. The upcoming game will be pivotal for both teams as they strive to make a statement in the competitive Big 12 conference.
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