In a thrilling matchup at the Big 12 Tournament, the sixth-seeded Kansas Jayhawks edged out the No. 14 UCF Knights 98-94 in overtime, securing their spot in the quarterfinals.
Game Highlights
- Overtime Thriller: The game saw intense back-and-forth action, with both teams showcasing resilience.
- Key Performances: Hunter Dickinson led Kansas with a double-double, while Zeke Mayo added a game-high 24 points.
- Critical Moments: In the final seconds of overtime, Moustapha Thiam of UCF missed a potential game-tying jumper, allowing Kansas to secure the win.
Player Contributions
- Kansas Jayhawks: PlayerPointsReboundsAssistsMinutes PlayedHunter Dickinson2313339Zeke Mayo248138AJ Storr192227KJ Adams157540
- UCF Knights: PlayerPointsReboundsAssistsMinutes PlayedKeyshawn Hall2511244Darius Johnson224736Moustapha Thiam139035Jordan Ivy-Curry133228
Team Statistics
- Field Goal Percentage:
- Kansas: 44.7%
- UCF: 45.6%
- Three-Point Shooting:
- Kansas: 44.4%
- UCF: 42.4%
- Free Throw Percentage:
- Kansas: 78.3%
- UCF: 75.0%
- Rebounds:
- Kansas: 46
- UCF: 37
- Turnovers:
- Kansas: 16
- UCF: 14
Game Recap
The Jayhawks began the game with an 8-0 run, with Zeke Mayo scoring all eight points. UCF responded, tying the game at 16-all. Kansas built a 13-point lead, but UCF rallied, eventually leading 65-64.
The teams exchanged leads, with Jordan Ivy-Curry’s 3-pointer tying the game at 83-all, sending it into overtime.
In OT, after UCF’s Thiam missed a potential tying jumper, Kansas sealed the win with free throws.
Looking Ahead
Kansas advances to face third-seeded Arizona in the Big 12 quarterfinals on Thursday night. This matchup is a rematch of a game Kansas won last weekend.
The Kansas Jayhawks’ narrow overtime victory against the UCF Knights demonstrated their resilience and determination, propelling them into the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals.
Fans can look forward to their upcoming matchup against Arizona as the tournament progresses.