LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Despite 21 points and a career-high 13 rebounds for KJ Adams, the Jayhawks came up short against No. 10 Texas Tech, falling 78-73 on Saturday.
It was the second win at Allen Fieldhouse (2-22) in the school’s history.
Christian Anderson had 15 points and Darrion Williams scored 14 for Texas Tech (22-7, 13-5 Big 12).
Adams had 21 points for the Jayhawks (19-10, 10-8), who had multiple runs of at least six points. Dajuan Harris Jr. tied Mitch Lightfoot (2017-22) for the most games played at Kansas with 168. Harris also became the program’s all-time leader in minutes played now with 4,976 for his career, passing Danny Manning (4,961, 1985-88).
“We did some things well but we didn’t guard the arc well,” said Kansas head coach Bill Self. “That was the difference in the game.”
The Red Raiders used a 16-2 run early in the half to turn a six-point deficit into an eight-point lead. They led 48-37 at halftime.
Takeaways
Texas Tech: The Red Raiders were not intimidated by Allen Fieldhouse and the raucous crowd. Despite being 1-21 all-time in the facility, the Raiders responded every time the Jayhawks made a run.
Kansas: The Jayhawks lacked a killer instinct. Even though they clawed back into the game multiple times, they couldn’t pull away.
Key Moment
After Kansas came all the way back to tie the game at 73-all, Williams hit a 3-pointer to give the Red Raiders the lead for good.
Key Stat
Texas Tech outscored Kansas 45-12 from 3-point range.
Up Next
Texas Tech will host Colorado on Wednesday night, while Kansas visits No. 4 Houston on Monday night.
