Kansas Jayhawks Defeat Towson Tigers 73-49
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Allen Fieldhouse
Kansas Jayhawks 73, Towson Tigers 49, 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 Towson Tigers vs Kansas Jayhawks?
Kansas Jayhawks beat Towson Tigers 73-49 at Allen Fieldhouse on December 16, 2025.
Who was favored in Towson Tigers vs Kansas Jayhawks?
Kansas Jayhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1600 (about 94% implied). The favorite won.
The Kansas Jayhawks delivered a commanding performance at Allen Fieldhouse, defeating the Towson Tigers 73-49. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as Kansas entered the game with a home record of 9-3, while Towson had a record of 6-5. The Jayhawks showcased their dominance, especially in the second half, where they maintained a strong lead throughout.
In their recent form, Kansas has been impressive, boasting a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, with a current winning streak of two. They averaged 72.9 points scored while allowing 66.2 points per game during this stretch. Their last five games reflect a solid performance, with an average of 73.0 points scored and 66.6 points allowed. In contrast, Towson has struggled a bit, with a record of 6-4 in their last ten games and currently on a one-game losing streak. The Tigers averaged 70.3 points scored and allowed 68.2 points during this period. Their recent form shows they averaged 72.2 points scored and 75.4 points allowed in their last five games.
At home, Kansas has been particularly strong, holding a 5-1 record, while Towson has faced challenges on the road, with a 2-4 away record. This fixture highlighted the disparity in home and away performance, as Kansas leveraged their home-court advantage effectively.
In terms of previous meetings, this was a significant contest, but no prior matchups between these two teams were noted in the provided information. The injury picture was not detailed, which may have influenced the teams' strategies and player performance.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Kansas favored with a spread of -14.5, indicating strong confidence in their ability to cover that margin. The total points line was set at 137.5, with odds of -115.0 for the over and -105.0 for the under. Kansas was heavily favored with a moneyline of -1600.0, while Towson was listed at 900.0.
The conditions at Allen Fieldhouse were conducive to a strong performance from Kansas, known for their passionate home crowd. Fans witnessed a thrilling display of basketball, with Kansas taking control early and never looking back. The scoring plays in the second half illustrated Kansas's offensive prowess, with key contributions from players like Jayden Dawson, who capped off the scoring with a dunk, and Flory Bidunga, who made impactful layups.
As the game concluded with a final score of 73-49, it was clear that Kansas's strategy and execution were on point, showcasing their strength in the NCAAB landscape.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | KU -14.5 | 137.5 o -115 / u -105 | Towson Tigers +900 · Kansas Jayhawks -1600 |
Leaders
- PointsFlory Bidunga18Kansas Jayhawks
- AssistsTre White5Kansas Jayhawks
- ReboundsFlory Bidunga10Kansas Jayhawks
- PointsDylan Williamson19Towson Tigers
- AssistsTyler Tejada2Towson Tigers
- ReboundsJack Doumbia Jr.8Towson Tigers
Recent form
Kansas Jayhawks
Last 10: 7-3Streak W272.9 scored · 66.2 allowed per game5-1 at home
- 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
- W76-57vs Princeton TigersNov 15
- W77-46vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersNov 12
- L74-87at North Carolina Tar HeelsNov 8
Towson Tigers
Last 10: 6-4Streak L170.3 scored · 68.2 allowed per game2-4 away
- L61-86at UCF KnightsDec 7
- W93-80vs Cornell Big RedDec 4
- L73-87at UC San Diego TritonsNov 26
- W72-69at Liberty FlamesNov 25
- W62-55vs Rhode Island RamsNov 24
- L75-81at James Madison DukesNov 19
- W51-41vs Norfolk State SpartansNov 15
- W101-62vs Wilson WILSONNov 12
- L48-65at Houston CougarsNov 8
- W67-56at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsNov 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 27-7 | - | 15-3 |
| Charleston | 21-11 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Hofstra | 24-11 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Monmouth | 19-15 | 4 | 11-7 |
| William & Mary | 20-12 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Drexel | 17-16 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Towson | 19-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Stony Brook | 17-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Campbell | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Hampton | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Elon | 14-18 | 9 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 11-19 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Northeastern | 7-24 | 13 | 2-16 |
| 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 | Towson Tigers | Kansas Jayhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 19-69 | 28-60 |
| Field goal % | 28 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 3-24 | 8-24 |
| Three-point % | 13 | 33 |
| Free throws | 8-12 | 9-14 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 64 |
| Rebounds | 45 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 22 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 31 |
| Assists | 4 | 15 |
| Steals | 5 | 6 |
| Blocks | 3 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 6 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 38 |
| Fouls | 13 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 25 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half16-28Tre White makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half17-28Caleb Embeya makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half17-31Tre White makes 25-foot three point jumper (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
- 1st Half18-31Chike Ndefo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half18-33Bryson Tiller makes layup (Tre White assists)
- 1st Half21-33Dylan Williamson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jack Doumbia Jr. assists)
- 1st Half23-33Dylan Williamson makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 1st Half23-36Melvin Council Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Elmarko Jackson assists)
- 1st Half25-36Dylan Williamson makes 13-foot jumper
- 2nd Half27-36Tyler Schmidt makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half27-38Melvin Council Jr. makes 0-foot dunk
- 2nd Half27-41Jamari McDowell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Elmarko Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half27-42Flory Bidunga makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half27-43Flory Bidunga makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half29-43Tyler Tejada makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half29-46Melvin Council Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Elmarko Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half30-46Jack Doumbia Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half31-46Jack Doumbia Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half31-48Flory Bidunga makes 5-foot hook shot (Jamari McDowell assists)
- 2nd Half33-48Mor Seck makes layup (Tyler Tejada assists)
- 2nd Half33-50Flory Bidunga makes layup
- 2nd Half35-50Tyler Tejada makes 10-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half35-53Bryson Tiller makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jamari McDowell assists)
- 2nd Half36-53Tyler Tejada makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half37-53Tyler Tejada makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half37-55Bryson Tiller makes 5-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half37-57Melvin Council Jr. makes 0-foot floating jump shot (Samis Calderon assists)
- 2nd Half37-59Bryson Tiller makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half39-59Caleb Embeya makes 5-foot hook shot (Tyler Schmidt assists)
- 2nd Half39-62Tre White makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half41-62Jaquan Womack makes layup
- 2nd Half41-64Tre White makes layup
- 2nd Half41-66Flory Bidunga makes layup (Tre White assists)
- 2nd Half44-66Dylan Williamson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tyler Tejada assists)
- 2nd Half46-66Tyler Tejada makes 10-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half46-69Kohl Rosario makes 22-foot three point jumper (Elmarko Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half46-71Paul Mbiya makes 6-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half48-71Dylan Williamson makes layup
- 2nd Half48-73Jayden Dawson makes 0-foot dunk (Kohl Rosario assists)
- 2nd Half49-73Jack Doumbia Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Kansas Jayhawks, below favours Towson Tigers.
Venue
- Allen FieldhouseLawrence, KS
- Attendance15300
- OfficialsBret Smith, Marques Pettigrew, Chris Pacsi
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