Darryn Peterson poured in 27 points as Kansas delivered a statement performance in a 104-85 rout of Kansas State.
Kansas’ 104-point night underscored the ceiling the Jayhawks can reach when their offense is clicking, turning the matchup into a runaway with sustained scoring and control of the game’s tempo.
Peterson sets the tone
Peterson was the headliner, leading all scorers with 27 points as Kansas consistently found ways to generate points and keep Kansas State from mounting a serious push.
Jayhawks flash their upside
With the rivalry game quickly tilting in their favor, Kansas maintained its edge and finished with a 19-point margin, putting together one of its most explosive outputs in a lopsided win.