The No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks defeated Wichita State by a score of 86-67, marking the eighth consecutive win for Kansas and pushing their all-time record against Wichita State to 13-3. The game was held at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, with forward Hunter Dickinson leading the Jayhawks with a game-high 22 points and 13 rebounds. Guards Kevin McCullar Jr. and Elmarko Jackson also contributed with 20 points and 12 points respectively. On the Wichita State side, guard Dalen Ridgnal scored the highest with 13 points.