The Kansas Jayhawks put on a show in the second half against Arizona State, locking down defensively and finding their groove offensively in a 74-55 victory. Let’s break down three numbers that defined Kansas’ big night.

Kansas men's basketball has earned two straight Big 12 wins, most recently defeating Arizona State 74-55. KU head coach Bill Self praised his Jayhawks for a defensive performance in which they held Arizona State to 13 points in the second half.

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Zeke Mayo scored 23 points and No. 11 Kansas held Arizona State to 13 in the second half of a 74-55 victory Wednesday night.

The Jayhawks’ defense was lacking in the first half, allowing Arizona State to shoot 46.7% from the field. The Sun Devils’ 42 points in the first half was the most a team has scored against KU this season. Jayhawks coach Bill Self must have delivered one heck of a halftime speech, because KU’s defense was phenomenal in the second half.

The Arizona State Sun Devils (10-4, 1-2) took a loss to the Kansas Jayhawks (11-3, 2-1) in a basketball game on Jan. 8, 2025 in Lawrence, Kansas.

Kansas basketball had a chance for its next victory during Big 12 play on Wednesday. At home, inside Allen Fieldhouse, KU faced Arizona State.

Kansas basketball turned a tight first half into a commanding victory Sunday night, defeating Arizona State 74-55 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks, trailing at halftime, overwhelmed the Sun Devils with a stifling defense and sharp execution on offense to secure their second straight win.