Kansas to Host Baylor on Friday – University Announcement

Kansas is set to host Baylor on Friday, January 16, as part of their basketball schedule. This match will take place at Allen Fieldhouse at 7 p.m. Central Time and will be broadcast on FOX.

Kansas and Baylor Overview

Both teams have impressive accomplishments in recent NCAA history. Baylor secured the National Championship in 2021, while Kansas followed suit in 2022.

Recent Performance

• Kansas recently achieved an 84-63 victory against No. 2 Iowa State on January 13.
• Baylor earned its first Big 12 win with a 94-79 triumph over Oklahoma State, also on January 13.

Head-to-Head History

Kansas leads the all-time series against Baylor, holding a record of 36 wins to 11 losses. At Allen Fieldhouse, Kansas boasts a remarkable 20-1 record against Baylor.

• Baylor has won the last two encounters, both held in Waco, Texas.

Kansas Team Insights

As of now, Kansas has a season record of 12-5 and is 2-2 in the Big 12. They have won an impressive 85.1% of their games following a loss since 2003-04, including a perfect 5-0 start this season.

Ranking and Statistics

• Kansas is ranked No. 17 in the NET standings.
• The team’s strength of schedule is ranked No. 2, leading the Big 12.

Key Player Contributions

Darryn Peterson, a freshman guard, is currently leading the Jayhawks with a scoring average of 21.8 points per game. Senior guard Tre White follows with an average of 15.4 points and recently recorded his fourth double-double against Iowa State.

• Flory Bidunga, a sophomore center, boasts impressive statistics with 76.7% shooting in his last six games, 13.7 points, and leads the Big 12 with a total of 42 blocked shots.
• Melvin Council Jr. averages 16.0 points in Big 12 games and leads the team with 83 assists.
• Redshirt-freshman Bryson Tiller is a key defensive player with 23 blocked shots this season.

Upcoming Games

Following the matchup against Baylor, Kansas will begin a two-game road trip. They will face Colorado on Tuesday, January 20, with the game scheduled for 10 p.m. Central Time, airing on ESPN.

• Kansas holds a dominant historical record against Colorado, leading 126-40 overall.