NCAAB · Final

Kansas Jayhawks Edge Texas Tech Red Raiders in Close Match

Monday, February 2, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · United Supermarkets Arena

Kansas Jayhawks 64, Texas Tech Red Raiders 61, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Kansas Jayhawks vs Texas Tech Red Raiders?

Kansas Jayhawks beat Texas Tech Red Raiders 64-61 at United Supermarkets Arena on February 2, 2026.

Who was favored in Kansas Jayhawks vs Texas Tech Red Raiders?

Texas Tech Red Raiders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -180 (about 64% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup at the United Supermarkets Arena, the Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Texas Tech Red Raiders with a final score of 64-61. This victory marks a significant achievement for Kansas, extending their winning streak to six games and showcasing their strong performance as they continue to climb the ranks in the NCAAB standings.

Both teams entered the game with impressive records, with Texas Tech holding a home record of 16-6 and Kansas boasting an away record of 17-5. The Red Raiders had been performing well at home, with an overall record of 8-2 in their last ten games, averaging 84.3 points scored and allowing 75.0 points. However, they faced a setback in their most recent game against the UCF Knights, losing 80-88, which snapped a previous winning streak.

Conversely, Kansas had been on a roll, winning eight of their last ten games, including their last five. The Jayhawks averaged 83.2 points scored while allowing only 71.5 points during this stretch. Their latest victory came against the BYU Cougars, where they won 90-82, adding to their momentum heading into this matchup.

The previous meeting between these two teams occurred on March 1, 2025, where Texas Tech emerged victorious with a score of 78-73. This added an extra layer of intrigue to the rematch, as both teams were eager to assert their dominance over one another.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details about any players missing from either roster, which meant both teams were likely at full strength for this crucial game.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Texas Tech favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 155.5. The odds reflected a competitive matchup, indicating that the game was expected to be closely fought.

As the game progressed, viewers witnessed a series of scoring plays that kept the tension high. In the second half, LeJuan Watts made a pivotal 7-foot jumper that brought Kansas to within nine points of Texas Tech. Flory Bidunga followed up with a layup, narrowing the gap further. The back-and-forth continued as Melvin Council Jr. and Tre White contributed crucial baskets for Kansas, tying the game at 61 with a three-point jumper from Darryn Peterson. Ultimately, Peterson's second three-pointer of the half sealed the game for Kansas, giving them a narrow victory.

The conditions in the arena were likely electric, with both teams' fans passionately supporting their squads. The atmosphere contributed to the intensity of the game, as each possession became crucial in determining the outcome.

Overall, this game was a testament to the competitive nature of college basketball, showcasing the skill and determination of both teams. Kansas's ability to execute under pressure, combined with their recent form, proved decisive in this thrilling encounter.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	TTU -3.5	155.5 o -105 / u -115	Kansas Jayhawks +150 · Texas Tech Red Raiders -180

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Leaders

PointsLeJuan Watts19Texas Tech Red Raiders
AssistsJaylen Petty7Texas Tech Red Raiders
ReboundsLeJuan Watts12Texas Tech Red Raiders
PointsDarryn Peterson19Kansas Jayhawks
AssistsBryson Tiller4Kansas Jayhawks
ReboundsBryson Tiller10Kansas Jayhawks

Recent form

Texas Tech Red Raiders

Last 10: 8-2Streak L184.3 scored · 75 allowed per game5-0 at home

L80-88at UCF KnightsJan 31
W90-86vs Houston CougarsJan 24
W92-73at Baylor BearsJan 21
W84-71vs BYU CougarsJan 18
W88-74vs Utah UtesJan 15
W73-71at Colorado BuffaloesJan 11
L65-69at Houston CougarsJan 7
W102-80vs Oklahoma State CowboysJan 3
W87-57vs Winthrop EaglesDec 28
W82-81at Duke Blue DevilsDec 21

Kansas Jayhawks

Last 10: 8-2Streak W583.2 scored · 71.5 allowed per game2-2 away

W90-82vs BYU CougarsJan 31
W86-62at Kansas State WildcatsJan 25
W75-69at Colorado BuffaloesJan 21
W80-62vs Baylor BearsJan 17
W84-63vs Iowa State CyclonesJan 14
L75-86at West Virginia MountaineersJan 10
W104-100vs TCU Horned FrogsJan 7
L75-81at UCF KnightsJan 3
W90-61vs Davidson WildcatsDec 23
W73-49vs Towson TigersDec 17

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	Texas Tech Red Raiders
Field goals	24-53	23-72
Field goal %	45	32
Three-pointers	6-20	12-40
Three-point %	30	30
Free throws	10-13	3-5
Free throw %	77	60
Rebounds	38	40
Offensive rebounds	5	14
Defensive rebounds	33	26
Assists	10	13
Steals	4	13
Blocks	5	1
Turnovers	15	9
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	13
Fast-break points	4	0
Points in the paint	26	14
Fouls	10	14
Largest lead	5	10
Lead changes	10	10
Time in front	37	55

How the scoring went

1st Half22-22Darryn Peterson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kohl Rosario assists)
1st Half22-25Tyeree Bryan makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Petty assists)
1st Half24-25Bryson Tiller makes 11-foot jumper
1st Half25-25Bryson Tiller makes free throw 1 of 1
1st Half27-25Darryn Peterson makes 16-foot jumper
1st Half28-25Darryn Peterson makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half29-25Darryn Peterson makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half29-26LeJuan Watts makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half31-26Flory Bidunga makes layup (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
1st Half31-29Donovan Atwell makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Petty assists)
1st Half32-29Darryn Peterson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half34-29Tre White makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half34-31JT Toppin makes layup
2nd Half35-31Darryn Peterson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half36-31Darryn Peterson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-34Donovan Atwell makes 27-foot three point jumper (LeJuan Watts assists)
2nd Half36-37LeJuan Watts makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half36-39JT Toppin makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half36-42Donovan Atwell makes 27-foot three point jumper (LeJuan Watts assists)
2nd Half38-42Melvin Council Jr. makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half38-45Donovan Atwell makes 26-foot three point jumper (LeJuan Watts assists)
2nd Half41-45Tre White makes 25-foot three point jumper (Elmarko Jackson assists)
2nd Half43-45Melvin Council Jr. makes layup
2nd Half43-47JT Toppin makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half44-47Elmarko Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-47Elmarko Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-50Jaylen Petty makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jazz Henderson assists)
2nd Half45-53Jazz Henderson makes 26-foot three point jumper (LeJuan Watts assists)
2nd Half45-55LeJuan Watts makes 7-foot jumper
2nd Half47-55Flory Bidunga makes layup
2nd Half47-57LeJuan Watts makes layup
2nd Half50-57Melvin Council Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (Darryn Peterson assists)
2nd Half50-59LeJuan Watts makes 7-foot jumper
2nd Half52-59Flory Bidunga makes layup (Bryson Tiller assists)
2nd Half54-59Melvin Council Jr. makes layup
2nd Half56-59Tre White makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half56-61JT Toppin makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half58-61Flory Bidunga makes 1-foot dunk (Bryson Tiller assists)
2nd Half61-61Darryn Peterson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
2nd Half64-61Darryn Peterson makes 26-foot three point jumper