Kansas Jayhawks Edge TCU in Overtime Thriller
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Allen Fieldhouse
Kansas Jayhawks 104, TCU Horned Frogs 100, 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 TCU Horned Frogs vs Kansas Jayhawks?
Kansas Jayhawks beat TCU Horned Frogs 104-100 at Allen Fieldhouse on January 6, 2026.
Who was favored in TCU Horned Frogs vs Kansas Jayhawks?
Kansas Jayhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -298 (about 75% implied). The favorite won.
In a thrilling overtime matchup, the Kansas Jayhawks defeated the TCU Horned Frogs 104-100 at Allen Fieldhouse. The game showcased the intensity of college basketball, with both teams entering the contest with identical records of 11-4. Kansas, despite a recent loss to the UCF Knights, had a strong home record of 5-1 and had averaged 74.0 points scored while allowing 66.3 points over their last ten games. Meanwhile, TCU was riding a six-game winning streak, boasting a record of 9-1 in their last ten games, with an impressive scoring average of 79.4 points and only 63.1 points allowed.
The Jayhawks had a mixed bag of results leading up to this game, including a significant win against the Davidson Wildcats (90-61) and a narrow victory over NC State Wolfpack (77-76). However, they faced a setback in their last outing, losing to UCF 75-81. TCU's recent form was more favorable, as they had not lost a game in their last six, including a solid victory over the Baylor Bears (69-63) just days prior to facing Kansas.
In terms of home versus away performance, Kansas held a strong home record, while TCU was undefeated in their two away games this season. This matchup was particularly interesting as it was a rematch from the previous season, where Kansas had won decisively against TCU (74-61) in their last meeting on January 23, 2025.
Injury reports indicated that both teams were relatively healthy, which allowed for a full-strength showdown. The market had Kansas favored by 6.5 points, according to DraftKings, with a total set at 143.5 for the game. The odds reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, as both teams were expected to put up a fight.
The game conditions were typical for a winter evening in Kansas, with a charged atmosphere in Allen Fieldhouse, known for its passionate fan base. The Jayhawks were expected to leverage their home-court advantage, while TCU aimed to continue their impressive form on the road.
As the game unfolded, it was a back-and-forth affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Kansas managed to pull ahead in overtime, with key plays from Melvin Council Jr., who contributed crucial free throws to seal the victory. The final scoring plays included a dramatic alley-oop dunk from Tre White and a series of critical free throws that ultimately determined the outcome.
This matchup not only highlighted the skills of both teams but also set the stage for future encounters in the season, as both squads look to solidify their standings in the league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | KU -6.5 | 143.5 o -110 / u -110 | TCU Horned Frogs +240 · Kansas Jayhawks -298 |
Leaders
- PointsDarryn Peterson32Kansas Jayhawks
- AssistsMelvin Council Jr.8Kansas Jayhawks
- ReboundsFlory Bidunga9Kansas Jayhawks
- PointsLiutauras Lelevicius23TCU Horned Frogs
- AssistsBrock Harding10TCU Horned Frogs
- ReboundsDavid Punch9TCU Horned Frogs
Recent form
Kansas Jayhawks
Last 10: 7-3Streak L174 scored · 66.3 allowed per game5-1 at home
- L75-81at UCF KnightsJan 3
- W90-61vs Davidson WildcatsDec 23
- W73-49vs Towson TigersDec 17
- W77-76at NC State WolfpackDec 13
- W80-60vs Missouri TigersDec 7
- L56-61vs UConn HuskiesDec 3
- W81-76at Tennessee VolunteersNov 27
- W71-60vs Syracuse OrangeNov 25
- W71-61vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishNov 24
- L66-78at Duke Blue DevilsNov 19
TCU Horned Frogs
Last 10: 9-1Streak W679.4 scored · 63.1 allowed per game2-0 away
- W69-63vs Baylor BearsJan 3
- W115-64vs Jackson State TigersDec 30
- W80-56vs Florida A&M RattlersDec 21
- W72-53vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesDec 19
- W69-65vs Incarnate Word CardinalsDec 16
- W65-55at North Texas Mean GreenDec 7
- L85-87vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishDec 6
- W74-63vs Wisconsin BadgersNov 28
- W84-80at Florida GatorsNov 27
- W81-45vs Kansas City RoosNov 20
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 | TCU Horned Frogs | Kansas Jayhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 35-75 | 33-63 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 15-35 | 8-20 |
| Three-point % | 43 | 40 |
| Free throws | 15-24 | 30-40 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 16 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 29 |
| Assists | 18 | 13 |
| Steals | 7 | 8 |
| Blocks | 7 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 21 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 46 |
| Fouls | 25 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 16 | 6 |
| Lead changes | 10 | 10 |
| Time in front | 71 | 19 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half78-63Liutauras Lelevicius makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jayden Pierre assists)
- 2nd Half78-65Bryson Tiller makes 1-foot dunk (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half78-66Tre White makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-66Micah Robinson makes 22-foot three point jumper (Brock Harding assists)
- 2nd Half81-67Melvin Council Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-67Micah Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-69Flory Bidunga makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half82-71Melvin Council Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half82-72Tre White makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-73Tre White makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-76Tre White makes 25-foot three point jumper (Elmarko Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half85-76Liutauras Lelevicius makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jayden Pierre assists)
- 2nd Half85-79Jamari McDowell makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half85-81Melvin Council Jr. makes 3-foot jumper
- 2nd Half85-82Melvin Council Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half86-82Liutauras Lelevicius makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half87-82Liutauras Lelevicius makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half87-84Flory Bidunga makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half87-85Darryn Peterson makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half87-86Darryn Peterson makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half87-87Darryn Peterson makes free throw 3 of 3
- OT87-88Flory Bidunga makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT87-89Flory Bidunga makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT89-89Tanner Toolson makes layup
- OT89-91Melvin Council Jr. makes layup
- OT89-92Melvin Council Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
- OT90-92Tanner Toolson makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT91-92Tanner Toolson makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT91-94Flory Bidunga makes layup
- OT91-95Melvin Council Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT91-97Melvin Council Jr. makes 6-foot jumper
- OT94-97Jayden Pierre makes 27-foot three point jumper (Brock Harding assists)
- OT94-99Tre White makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
- OT97-99Brock Harding makes 24-foot three point jumper
- OT97-100Melvin Council Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT97-101Melvin Council Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT97-102Melvin Council Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT100-102Jayden Pierre makes 25-foot three point jumper (Brock Harding assists)
- OT100-103Jamari McDowell makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT100-104Jamari McDowell makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Kansas Jayhawks, below favours TCU Horned Frogs.
Venue
- Allen FieldhouseLawrence, KS
- Attendance15300
- OfficialsRick Crawford, Randy McCall, Gregory Nixon
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