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Darryn Peterson Hits Two Late 3s as No. 11 Kansas Wins 64-61 at No. 13 Texas Tech

Kansas overcame a nine-point deficit with a 14-2 run to win, as freshman Darryn Peterson scored 19 points including two clutch 3-pointers in the final 1:20.

  • On Monday, Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson drilled two late 3s, hitting a right-corner 3 with 1:20 left to tie at 61 and another with 44 seconds remaining that put Kansas ahead to stay.
  • Texas Tech led 59-50 with 6:05 remaining, but made only one of their last 12 shots as Kansas closed on a 14-2 run, despite Christian Anderson's absence.
  • Peterson scored 19 points and logged a season-high 35 minutes, with those two 3s his only second-half field goals, while Melvin Council Jr. had 16 points and Flory Bidunga added 14 and nine rebounds.
  • Result-Wise, the Kansas Jayhawks improved their record and denied Texas Tech another home victory, with a sixth consecutive conference win.
  • Ranked 11th, Kansas' comeback against a top-15 Texas Tech has broader ranking implications as the Jayhawks now host Utah on Saturday while Texas Tech travels to West Virginia on Sunday.
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Peterson finally finishes for No. 11 Kansas, hitting two late 3s to beat No. 13 Texas Tech

Kansas standout freshman Darryn Peterson finally finished a game for the No. 11 Jayhawks. And he finished off No. 13 Texas Tech with two 3-pointers in the final 1:20 of a 64-61 road win Monday night. Peterson scored 19 points…

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Darryn Peterson's late treys lift No. 11 Kansas past No. 13 Texas Tech

Darryn Peterson canned a pair of 3-pointers in the final 80 seconds as No. 11 Kansas rallied late for a second straight win over a ranked team, beating No. 13 Texas Tech 64-61 on Monday in Lubbock, Texas.

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