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Jayhawks Fall Flat in Semifinal, Await NCAA Seeding

3/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team lost 69-47 to the Houston Cougars in the Big 12 Tournament semifinal on March 13, 2026.
Kansas shot 24.6 percent from the field, including a 0-for-16 start to the second half, while Freshman Darryn Peterson scored 14 points.
Kansas awaits NCAA Tournament seeding, projected as a No. 4 seed, while Coach Bill Self criticized the team's intensity and competitiveness.

History

Historical Context

The 1985 NCAA Basketball Tournament culminated in a historic upset when the eighth-seeded Villanova Wildcats defeated the top-seeded Georgetown Hoyas 66–64 on April 1, 1985. Villanova's remarkable shooting percentage of 78.6% set a record for an NCAA championship game. This victory not only marked Villanova's first national title but also highlighted the potential for underdog teams to succeed in college basketball.

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Story summary

Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team lost 69-47 to the Houston Cougars in the Big 12 Tournament semifinal on March 13, 2026.
Kansas shot 24.6 percent from the field, including a 0-for-16 start to the second half, while Freshman Darryn Peterson scored 14 points.
Kansas awaits NCAA Tournament seeding, projected as a No. 4 seed, while Coach Bill Self criticized the team's intensity and competitiveness.

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