Live Game Thread & Updates for Kansas Basketball vs UConn

No. 21 Kansas is looking to secure another marquee victory over a top opponent as No. 5 UConn travels to Lawrence. The Huskies return to Allen Fieldhouse for the second time in three years as part of KU's grueling nonconference schedule.

Darryn Peterson remains out with a hamstring injury for the seventh straight game, but the Jayhawks are coming off a statement win over previously undefeated Tennessee and have proven they can compete with anyone in the country.

If you are unable to watch tonight's matchup, simply refresh this page throughout the game for live score updates every few minutes.

First Half:

Pregame - Tip-off has been pushed back to 8:10 p.m. CT as the Tennessee and Syracuse game wraps up.

18:41 - Both teams commit an early turnover, as Melvin Council Jr. lost it out of bounds and UConn commits a five-second violation. Bryson Tiller gets the scoring started with a layup. Kansas leads, 2-0.

16:25 - Flory Bidunga and Council get into the scoring column with layups. Solo Ball has all seven of the Huskies' points. UConn and Kansas are tied, 7-7.

14:18 - Jamari McDowell hits two big 3-pointers at the top of the key for KU's first two long balls. He continues to impress from beyond the arc and has now hit multiple threes in three consecutive games. Kansas leads, 13-9.

12:02 - Tre White makes his first trip to the free throw line of the game and knocks down a pair. The first players off the bench for Kansas are Elmarko Jackson, Jayden Dawson, and Kohl Rosario. Kansas leads, 17-13.

9:13 - Rosario throws down a fast-break dunk that brings the house down in Allen Fieldhouse. Jackson then knocks down a 3-pointer in the corner after missing his first attempt. Kansas leads, 22-18.

7:54 - Jackson is on fire for Kansas right now. He has scored the past eight points for the Jayhawks, including another 3-pointer. His confidence is at an all-time high and the fans are getting loud. Kansas leads, 27-19.

6:37 - Braylon Mullins is giving the Jayhawks trouble. He has scored eight points in five minutes off the bench. A frustrated Coach Self takes a 30-second timeout. Kansas leads, 27-24.

4:29 - Bidunga connects on a big-time alley-oop on a pass from Council. The Jayhawks need to cut down the turnovers, as they already have seven. Kansas leads, 31-26.

1:26 - Solo Ball is up to 11 points, making him the only player in this game with double figures. He has been most of UConn's offense. Kansas leads, 33-28.

Halftime - A stagnant end to the half for both offenses. The Jayhawks have a lot of momentum going into the break. Kansas leads 33-28 at halftime.

Second Half:

18:51 - Eric Reibe kicks off the second-half scoring with a layup. McDowell knocks down a pair of ensuing free throws. The Huskies were given an extra point after the officials determined a 2-pointer was actually a 3-pointer earlier in the half. Kansas leads, 35-31.

15:51 - A pretty strong start to the half for Kansas. The Jayhawks could have extended their lead to eight points, but White traveled under the basket. UConn will receive possession after the first TV timeout. Kansas leads, 39-33.

14:22 - Mullins is wreaking havoc on the KU defense, knocking down another three. Council has been very aggressive in transition and continues to attack downhill. Kansas leads, 42-36.

12:36 - Karaban just hit a 3-pointer from nearly 30 feet out to cut the deficit to three. UConn is now 6-for-21 from beyond the arc. Kansas leads, 44-41.

10:14 - The Jayhawks' offense has gone cold. UConn is on a 7-0 run (all Karaban) and will have the ball after the timeout. Coach Self will need to draw something up quickly, as his team has made just one of its last 15 field goal attempts. UConn leads, 45-44.

7:53 - Kansas is up to 10 turnovers and has hit only two shots in over 12 minutes of play in the second half. One TV timeout left when we come back, and this one is going down to the wire. UConn leads, 48-46.

5:32 - A three from UConn extends the Huskies' lead to six points. Coach Self takes a timeout with a little over five minutes to go. It feels like the Jayhawks only have one more chance to make a run, as the offense has been completely out of sync the entire half. UConn leads, 55-49.

4:32 - What a quick turnaround. Bidunga throws down a lob that looked a bit like basket interference, but KU then forces a miss and Council responds with his first three of the night. Hurley takes a timeout and we have a ballgame again. UConn leads, 55-54.

How to Watch Kansas vs. UConn

Time: 8 p.m. CT
Channel: ESPN2
Link: Watch ESPN

Kansas vs. UConn Preview

Kansas has performed well in Peterson's absence, posting a 5-1 record with the lone loss coming against Duke in the Champions Classic.

During their appearance in the Players' Era Festival, the Jayhawks went 3-0 with victories over Notre Dame, Syracuse, and Tennessee, a stretch that reinvigorated expectations for the season.

However, UConn may present the toughest challenge yet. The Huskies sit at 6-1 with their only loss coming to No. 2 Arizona, and boast strong wins over Illinois and Big 12 foe BYU.

Dan Hurley's squad is among the most well-rounded teams in the country and will test Kansas on both ends of the floor.

The crowd inside the Phog will be a massive factor, as always, especially with UConn playing its first true road game of the year.