Game Thread & Score Updates for No. 14 Kansas vs TCU in Big 12 Tournament

Kansas and TCU are set to face off in the Big 12 Tournament Quarterfinal once BYU and Houston wrap up their match on the court. Once the game gets underway, we will update this page periodically on Kansas On SI with live updates from the Jayhawk game.

Jan 6, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) shoots as TCU Horned Frogs forward Xavier Edmonds (24) defends during the second half of the game at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Kansas vs. TCU Live Updates: First Half

Pregame - Kansas is opening the game as a 4.5 or 5.5-point favorite heading into the contest, depending on the sportsbook. Oddsmakers are favoring the Jayhawks right now.

19:38 - Tip-off was at 8:52 CT, and we are underway. Bryson Tiller gets the scoring started with a second-chance bucket off a Peterson miss. Kansas leads, 2-0.

17:57 - Some stellar defense from the Jayhawks so far. Council Jr. got on the board with a finger roll layup, extending the lead to four points. Kansas leads, 4-0.

15:52 - KU has kept TCU scoreless through the first four-plus minutes of the night. Jamie Dixon's squad is 0-for-4 from the field and has turned the ball over twice. Council has five of the team's seven points. Kansas leads, 7-0.

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— Kansas Men’s Basketball (@KUHoops) March 13, 2026

14:42 - TCU's scoring drought has persisted over minutes into the game. Tiller just made a nice turnaround jumper at the top of the key to make it a nine-point game. Worth noting, Bidunga has already picked up a foul and nearly got his second. Kansas leads, 9-0.

13:13 - The Horned Frogs' offense has finally woken up tonight. A 3-pointer and a pair of mid-range jumpers have cut their deficit to two. Offense is starting to labor a bit. Kansas leads, 9-7.

11:28 - A 12-2 run by TCU has put it right back into the thick of things. Liutauras Lelevicius has five points and three boards for TCU so far. Peterson has not taken a shot since the first possession of the game but will shoot a pair of free throws after the TV timeout. TCU leads, 12-11.

10:29 - Bidunga already picked up his second foul of the half, sending him to the bench for likely the next 10 minutes. Coach Self will have to experiment with some different lineups over the next handful of minutes, and we might see Paul Mbiya make an appearance. Kansas and TCU are tied, 13-13.

8:38 - Self ripped into Peterson after the timeout for letting his man get to the rim for a free dunk. Elmarko Jackson subbed in for him, but the offense has gone ice cold. The Jayhawks are now down seven points. TCU leads, 20-13.

7:06 - KU had not drained a field goal in over five minutes until Jackson hit a 3-pointer, but TCU immediately responded. Lelevicius is absolutely torching KU right now, knocking down his second three of the night. He now has a game-high 11 points and cannot miss from beyond the arc. TCU leads, 23-16.

5:49 - Bidunga with two fouls and Peterson check back in, immediately providing a spark. A previously scoreless Bidunga hit back-to-back baskets under the rim, and the momentum is swinging in KU's favor. TCU leads, 23-20.

4:16 - Kansas is back in control, rattling off a 12-0 run spearheaded by the return of its two-headed monster of Peterson and Bidunga. The projected No. 1 pick just knocked down a three in a TCU defender's face to make it a five-point lead. Kansas leads, 28-23.

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— Kansas Men’s Basketball (@KUHoops) March 13, 2026

2:10 - TCU didn't let the momentum last for long, scoring a few buckets to briefly take the lead. Council just helped the Jayhawks go back up with a floater that received a friendly roll on the rim. Kansas leads, 30-29.

Halftime - The Horned Frogs take a three-point advantage into halftime in an up-and-down half. It wasn't a particularly impressive 20 minutes by Kansas, but it was enough to keep it in the game. Peterson leads the team with eight points on 2-for-6 shooting, while Council is filling the box score with seven points, four rebounds, and three assists. TCU leads, 34-31.

Second Half

18:23 - Kansas opens the half strong with four straight points to retake the lead. It needs to build on this run and keep its foot on the gas pedal. Kansas leads, 35-34.

17:05 - A steal by Peterson leads to a Tre White dunk on the other end. The Jayhawks are on an 8-0 run to start the half. Kansas leads, 39-34.

15:40 - TCU is hanging in there, largely due to its effectiveness on the offensive glass. It has eight offensive rebounds that have turned into several second chance points. Lelevicius is the only Horned Frog with a positive plus-minus (+14) and now has a game-high 14 points. Kansas and TCU are tied, 40-40.

14:01 - Quite an ugly stretch from the Jayhawks in the past few minutes. Micah Robinson sinks a three to make it a six-point lead for TCU, forcing Self to call a timeout. Tiller has been pretty dreadful on the boards, making several mental lapses to allow offensive rebounds. TCU leads, 47-41.

12:17 - Bidunga has given his team a much-needed offensive boost, scoring a pair of layups out of the timeout. Peterson cut the deficit to one point after drawing a foul and hitting a pair at the charity stripe. TCU leads, 48-47.

10:38 - Kansas is getting the benefit of the doubt on some calls around the basket. Elmarko Jackson is on a personal 4-0 run at the free throw line and has helped the Jayhawks extend their lead to three points. Kansas leads, 51-48.

4:59- Peterson is carrying the team on his back right now. He just converted an and-1 basket to give the Jayhawks a three-point lead. He now has 20 points on the night. Kansas leads, 66-63.

How to Watch Kansas vs. TCU Basketball

Time: 8:30 p.m. CT
Channel: ESPN2
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