Live Game Thread & Updates for No. 8 Kansas at Oklahoma State

Kansas and Oklahoma State are set to tip off at 8 p.m. CT tonight as the Jayhawks look to get back into the win column. We will be providing live updates and highlights from the contest periodically on this page at Kansas On SI.

Kansas vs. Oklahoma State Live: First Half

18:48 - Oklahoma State is firing away from three, missing a pair after KU failed to grab a rebound. However, early buckets from Tre White and Darryn Peterson have given the Jayhawks an early lead. Kansas leads, 5-0.

17:03 - The Pokes are showing a trap in the backcourt to force additional pressure, but it hasn't affected Peterson, who is up to eight points and has knocked down a pair of threes. He has nearly outscored himself from last time out against Iowa State when he scored 10. Kansas leads, 10-1.

15:02 - Once again, we are witnessing why Peterson is better than anyone in the nation when he's in a rhythm. The future NBA star has 13 points on perfect shooting and is absolutely scorching Oklahoma State's defense. What a start from DP. Kansas leads, 17-6.

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13:03 - Tiller and Bidunga are playing an exciting two-man game right now. Both players have set the other up for a basket so far. Peterson's first miss came on a three that circled in and out of the cylinder. Kansas leads, 19-8.

10:05 - Some really good minutes from Elmarko Jackson off the bench, sinking a three immediately after coming in. The Jayhawks have allowed five offensive rebounds due to OSU's seven missed threes, but they have otherwise been flawless. They're shooting 10-for-14 from the field, 4-for-5 from three, and have hit all four free throw attempts. Peterson has 13 in six minutes and Tiller has six points, three rebounds, and three assists. Kansas leads, 28-13.

7:57 - KU is on a 12-1 run after the Cowboys started to make a push. Peterson is back in the game and nailed another three to raise his point total to 16. Council's first bucket forced Steve Lutz to take a timeout a little more than midway through the half. Kansas leads, 33-14.

6:39 - Peterson is beginning to impact the game in new ways. He blocked a floater on the other end and then grabbed his own miss on a layup to get to the free throw line. Kansas leads, 34-16.

4:37 - It's a bit surreal to witness how Oklahoma State is guarding Peterson. He has as many points as the entire Cowboy team, yet they continue to leave him open off screens. On a separate note, Tiller is up to four assists and continues to excel all around. Kansas leads, 39-20.

3:09 - Isaiah Coleman just had one of the worst free throw misses you'll ever see. He airballed it badly and it hardly even reached the net. Just something worth noting! Kansas leads, 39-23.

1:49 - The Pokes are starting to show signs of life, cutting the deficit down to 12 points with the end of the half approaching. Kansas' non-Peterson minutes have featured some ugly displays of offense. It has not scored in over three minutes. Kansas leads, 39-27.

Halftime - Kansas ends the half on a 4-2 run to slow some of OSU's momentum. Peterson has a game-high 20 points in 15 minutes. Council has been slow offensively but posted five assists. KU as a whole has held its opponent to 9-for-29 shooting, adding four steals and three blocks. Kansas leads, 43-29.

Second Half

18:46 - Big man Parsa Fallah scores consecutive buckets to kick off the half, trimming the lead to 10 again. Oklahoma State is on a 17-4 run since the first half amid KU's offensive rut. Kansas leads, 43-33.

15:37 - Elmarko comes in for Peterson off the bench and makes an immediate impact, scoring five points between a tough layup and a three. His eight points are tied for the second-most on the team, yet he has only been on the court for 12 minutes. Kansas leads, 51-38.

14:06 - Tre White drains a much-needed three from the corner to extend the lead to 16 points. The three-time transfer has severely struggled offensively, shooting 3-for-9 from the field, but he finally hits his first three of the night. Kansas leads, 56-40.

12:59 - White with yet another 3-ball as Peterson continues to sit on the bench. White is up to double digits and has helped dig KU out of a hole. Kansas leads, 59-40.

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How to Watch Kansas vs. Oklahoma State

Time: 8 p.m. CT
Channel: NBC Sports/Peacock
Link: Watch Peacock