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Kansas basketball picks up Big 12 road win at Texas Tech
Summary
Kansas beat Texas Tech 64-61 in Lubbock, extending the Jayhawks' winning streak to six games; freshman Darryn Peterson hit a late 3 and led KU with 19 points.
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Kansas won 64-61 at Texas Tech in Lubbock, preserving a six-game winning streak for the Jayhawks. The victory was the third road win in that stretch. The game was tight through much of the second half. A late 3-pointer by freshman Darryn Peterson put KU ahead with under a minute to play.
Game details:
- Final score: Kansas 64, Texas Tech 61; Kansas (No. 11) is 17-5 overall and 7-2 in Big 12, Texas Tech (No. 13) is 16-6 and 6-3.
- Darryn Peterson led KU with 19 points and hit the go-ahead 3 with less than a minute remaining.
- Melvin Council Jr. scored 16 points, Flory Bidunga had 14 and Tre White finished with 10.
- Freshman Bryson Tiller had three points and grabbed 10 rebounds.
- Texas Tech was not at full strength, with sophomore Christian Anderson — the team's second-leading scorer and assists leader — not playing.
Summary:
Kansas extended its winning streak to six games with the road victory in Lubbock. The Jayhawks will return home for a game Saturday against Utah. Undetermined at this time.
