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No. 14 Kansas to Host Kansas State in Dillons Sunflower Showdown

No. 14 Kansas (21-9, 11-6) will conclude its regular season by hosting Kansas State (12-18, 3-14) in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Saturday, March 7. Tip from Allen Fieldhouse is set for 1 p.m. CT and the game will be televised on CBS....

No. 14 Kansas to Host Kansas State in Dillons Sunflower Showdown Saturday - University of Kansas
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Key Insights

  • Kansas leads the series with Kansas State 204-97, including a 54-18 record in Allen Fieldhouse. KU has won the last 19 meetings with Kansas State in Allen Fieldhouse beginning in 2006.
  • Kansas enters the game tied with Iowa State for fourth in the Big 12 standings and will enter the Big 12 Tournament as either the third, fourth, or fifth seed.
  • Key players for Kansas include Darryn Peterson (19.5 ppg), Tre White (14.0 ppg), and Flory Bidunga (13.8 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 2.7 bpg).

In-Depth Analysis

Kansas will look to continue its home dominance over Kansas State in the annual Sunflower Showdown. The Jayhawks are coming off a 70-60 loss at Arizona State, while Kansas State ended a three-game losing streak with a 65-63 win against West Virginia.

Kansas State, under interim coach Matthew Driscoll, has shown some improvement since firing Jerome Tang. However, they still struggle with scoring offense and defense in league games.

Players to watch for Kansas State include P.J. Haggerty, who is expected to return from an arm injury, and Khamari McGriff, who had a breakout game against WVU.

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FAQ

What time is the Kansas vs. Kansas State game?

The game is set for 1 p.m. CT.

Where will the game be played?

Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas.

What channel is the game on?

CBS.

Takeaways

  • The Sunflower Showdown is more than just a game; it's a tradition. For Kansas, it's a chance to honor its seniors and secure a favorable seed in the Big 12 Tournament. For Kansas State, it's an opportunity to upset their rivals and build momentum for the future.

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