Just like we all expected, right?
On paper, this one didn't seem like much of a challenge for Kansas, but this one didn't go according to plan. KU's dominant defense was offset by a case of hot three point shooting by KSU in the first half, and the Jayhawks headed to the locker room up just one, 35-34. The biggest takeaway from the first half was Udoka Azubuike, and unfortunately, not in a good way. The dominant big man appeared to hurt his ankle, and would barely play in the second half.
Depending on your perspective, either the defenses tightened up in the second half, or the game turned into a carnival of bad shooting.