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LAWRENCE, Kan. — No. 17 Kansas delivered a commanding performance Tuesday night, defeating Towson 73–49 behind a dominant double-double from Flory Bidunga.
Bidunga powered the Jayhawks with 18 points and 10 rebounds, setting the tone early and controlling the paint throughout the game.
Key Contributions From Kansas Starters
Tre White added 16 points and dished out a career-high six assists for Kansas, which improved to 9–3 on the season.
Melvin Council, coming off a career-best 36-point outing in an overtime win over NC State, chipped in 15 points. Bryson Tiller also reached double figures with 11 points.
With the victory, Kansas extended its remarkable home dominance, improving to 273–9 at Allen Fieldhouse against unranked opponents under head coach Bill Self.
Bidunga Anchors the Paint on Both Ends
A 6-foot-10 sophomore forward from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bidunga entered the contest as the Big 12’s leading shot blocker.
He recorded two blocks within the first seven minutes and finished with three total, while also scoring Kansas’ first six points of the game.
Bidunga was highly efficient, shooting 7-of-8 from the field and 4-of-7 at the free-throw line, earning his seventh career double-double.
Lineup Adjustments and Injury Update
Kansas started Jamari McDowell, a sophomore guard, in place of preseason All-American Darryn Peterson, who missed his eighth consecutive game. Coach Bill Self explained Peterson was sidelined due to quadriceps cramps.
Towson Fights, But Kansas Pulls Away
Dylan Williamson led Towson with 19 points, but the Tigers never held a lead. They cut Kansas’ advantage to nine early in the second half, before the Jayhawks responded with a decisive 10–2 run.
Kansas built a 25-point second-half lead and held an opponent under 50 points for the second time this season.
Defensive Pressure Tells the Story
Towson struggled offensively, shooting just 27.5% from the field and 3-of-12 from three-point range. The Tigers managed only four assists, despite securing a 22–12 edge in offensive rebounds.
Kansas’ discipline was evident early, as the Jayhawks did not commit a foul until 9:11 remained in the first half. Offensively, KU was sharp from the start, making 10 of its first 13 field-goal attempts.
What’s Next for Both Teams
Towson (6–5) returns home to face Notre Dame (Md.) on Friday.
Kansas will host Davidson on Monday as it continues its nonconference schedule.
Kansas showcased depth, efficiency, and defensive intensity in a convincing win over Towson. Flory Bidunga’s interior dominance, combined with balanced scoring and disciplined defense, highlighted why the Jayhawks remain one of the toughest teams in college basketball—especially at home.