Arizona State Defeats Kansas in Upset Victory
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Desert Financial Arena
Arizona State Sun Devils 70, Kansas Jayhawks 60, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Kansas Jayhawks vs Arizona State Sun Devils?
Arizona State Sun Devils beat Kansas Jayhawks 70-60 at Desert Financial Arena on March 3, 2026.
Who was favored in Kansas Jayhawks vs Arizona State Sun Devils?
Kansas Jayhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -265 (about 73% implied). The underdog won.
In a surprising turn of events, the Arizona State Sun Devils secured a decisive victory over the Kansas Jayhawks with a final score of 70-60. This matchup at Desert Financial Arena showcased Arizona State's ability to perform under pressure, particularly after their recent form had been inconsistent. The Sun Devils entered the game with a home record of 16-14 and a recent performance of 5-5 in their last ten games, but they managed to pull off a crucial win, marking their second consecutive victory after a previous win against the Utah Utes.
Kansas, on the other hand, came into the game with a stronger season record of 21-9 and had been performing well, boasting a 7-3 record in their last ten games. However, they faced a setback with this loss, which was compounded by their recent defeat to the Arizona Wildcats just days prior. Kansas had averaged 72.8 points scored and allowed 70.9 points in their last ten games, but they struggled to find their rhythm against Arizona State's defense.
The Sun Devils demonstrated a solid home performance, with an average of 74.9 points scored and 74.1 points allowed over their last ten games, which included a strong showing in their last five games where they averaged 75.2 points scored and 73.2 allowed. Their home record of 4-1 in recent games highlighted their capability to capitalize on home court advantage.
In their previous meeting earlier in the 2025 season, Kansas had defeated Arizona State 74-55, but this time the Sun Devils flipped the script. The Jayhawks had a favorable away record of 3-2 in their last five games, yet they could not replicate their earlier success against Arizona State.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this important matchup. The betting market had Kansas favored by 5.5 points according to DraftKings, with a total set at 151.5. The odds reflected Kansas's stronger season performance, but Arizona State's home advantage proved to be a significant factor in the outcome.
The game conditions were conducive for basketball, with no adverse weather impacting play, as it was held indoors at Desert Financial Arena. Fans witnessed a competitive atmosphere as Arizona State fought hard to maintain their lead throughout the game.
Key moments included a series of scoring plays in the second half that helped Arizona State extend their lead. Massamba Diop contributed significantly with back-to-back dunks, and Noah Meeusen's successful free throws pushed the score to 68-55, solidifying their control of the game. Kansas struggled to respond effectively, with their last significant score coming from a three-point jumper by Tre White, which brought them to 58-68 before Arizona State closed out the game with free throws from Anthony Johnson.
Overall, this game highlighted Arizona State's resilience and ability to perform under pressure, while Kansas will need to regroup and address their recent performance issues as they head into the final stretch of the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | KU -5.5 | 151.5 o -105 / u -115 | Kansas Jayhawks -265 · Arizona State Sun Devils +215 |
Leaders
- PointsMaurice Odum23Arizona State Sun Devils
- AssistsMaurice Odum6Arizona State Sun Devils
- ReboundsMassamba Diop9Arizona State Sun Devils
- PointsTre White16Kansas Jayhawks
- AssistsDarryn Peterson4Kansas Jayhawks
- ReboundsTre White14Kansas Jayhawks
Recent form
Arizona State Sun Devils
Last 10: 5-5Streak W174.9 scored · 74.1 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W73-60vs Utah UtesFeb 28
- L78-90at TCU Horned FrogsFeb 25
- L68-73at Baylor BearsFeb 21
- W72-67vs Texas Tech Red RaidersFeb 18
- W85-76vs Oklahoma State CowboysFeb 11
- L70-78at Colorado BuffaloesFeb 8
- W71-63at Utah UtesFeb 5
- L74-87vs Arizona WildcatsJan 31
- L76-79at UCF KnightsJan 28
- W82-68vs Cincinnati BearcatsJan 25
Kansas Jayhawks
Last 10: 7-3Streak L172.8 scored · 70.9 allowed per game3-2 away
- L61-84at Arizona WildcatsFeb 28
- W69-56vs Houston CougarsFeb 24
- L68-84vs Cincinnati BearcatsFeb 21
- W81-69at Oklahoma State CowboysFeb 19
- L56-74at Iowa State CyclonesFeb 14
- W82-78vs Arizona WildcatsFeb 10
- W71-59vs Utah UtesFeb 7
- W64-61at Texas Tech Red RaidersFeb 3
- W90-82vs BYU CougarsJan 31
- W86-62at Kansas State WildcatsJan 25
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 36-3 | - | 16-2 |
| Houston | 30-7 | 2 | 14-4 |
| Iowa State | 29-8 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Kansas | 24-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Texas Tech | 23-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| TCU | 23-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| BYU | 23-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| UCF | 21-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| West Virginia | 21-14 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Cincinnati | 18-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Colorado | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Arizona State | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma State | 20-15 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Baylor | 17-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Kansas State | 12-20 | 13 | 3-15 |
| Utah | 10-22 | 14 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Kansas Jayhawks | Arizona State Sun Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-72 | 19-59 |
| Field goal % | 29 | 32 |
| Three-pointers | 7-27 | 8-25 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 32 |
| Free throws | 11-16 | 24-30 |
| Free throw % | 69 | 80 |
| Rebounds | 55 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 25 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 29 |
| Assists | 14 | 12 |
| Steals | 12 | 8 |
| Blocks | 3 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 3 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 3 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 18 |
| Fast-break points | 17 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 20 |
| Fouls | 19 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 20 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half22-40Flory Bidunga makes layup
- 2nd Half22-42Santiago Trouet makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half24-42Melvin Council Jr. makes 14-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half26-42Tre White makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half28-42Flory Bidunga makes layup
- 2nd Half30-42Flory Bidunga makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Darryn Peterson assists)
- 2nd Half33-42Tre White makes 24-foot three point jumper (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half33-43Santiago Trouet makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half36-43Darryn Peterson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half39-43Darryn Peterson makes 28-foot three point jumper (Tre White assists)
- 2nd Half39-45Massamba Diop makes layup
- 2nd Half39-46Anthony Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-47Anthony Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-47Darryn Peterson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-47Darryn Peterson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-49Massamba Diop makes 13-foot jumper (Maurice Odum assists)
- 2nd Half42-49Darryn Peterson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-50Maurice Odum makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-51Maurice Odum makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-54Maurice Odum makes 27-foot three point jumper (Anthony Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half45-54Tre White makes 24-foot three point jumper (Flory Bidunga assists)
- 2nd Half46-54Darryn Peterson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-54Darryn Peterson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-54Bryson Tiller makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-54Flory Bidunga makes 4-foot dunk (Darryn Peterson assists)
- 2nd Half50-57Maurice Odum makes 26-foot three point jumper (Noah Meeusen assists)
- 2nd Half51-57Flory Bidunga makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-57Flory Bidunga makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-57Melvin Council Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-57Melvin Council Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-60Anthony Johnson makes 27-foot three point jumper (Noah Meeusen assists)
- 2nd Half55-62Anthony Johnson makes layup (Maurice Odum assists)
- 2nd Half55-64Massamba Diop makes 4-foot dunk
- 2nd Half55-66Massamba Diop makes 2-foot dunk (Maurice Odum assists)
- 2nd Half55-67Noah Meeusen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-68Noah Meeusen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-68Tre White makes 27-foot three point jumper (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half60-68Darryn Peterson makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half60-69Anthony Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-70Anthony Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Arizona State Sun Devils, below favours Kansas Jayhawks.
Venue
- Desert Financial ArenaTempe, AZ
- Attendance10452
- OfficialsRandy McCall, Bret Smith, Doug Sirmons
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