No. 9 Kansas ended top-ranked Arizona's 23-game winning streak with a 82-78 road victory in Lawrence. Flory Bidunga led the Jayhawks with 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Melvin Council Jr. hit crucial free throws down the stretch. Arizona (23-1, 10-1 Big 12) entered the game as the second-longest winning streak holder in Division I.

Kansas (19-5, 9-2) played without freshman guard Darryn Peterson, who missed 11 games due to hamstring, calf, and ankle issues. 'We weren't very good, but we competed so hard,' coach Bill Self stated, crediting the Allen Fieldhouse crowd for the win. Freshman guard Brayden Burries led Arizona with 25 points, but Kansas' 'next-man-up mentality' proved decisive. This loss marks Arizona's first defeat since December 2024, significantly impacting their national championship hopes and Big 12 title race.