Top prospect Darryn Peterson forces OT; Kansas rallies vs. TCU
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Darryn Peterson drills shot vs. TCU Horned Frogs (0:17)
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ESPN News Services
Jan 7, 2026, 12:47 AM ET
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Darryn Peterson scored 32 points, including three crucial free throws in regulation to tie the score, and No. 22 Kansas erased a double-digit deficit to outlast TCU 104-100 in overtime Tuesday night.
Kansas (11-4, 1-1 Big 12) trailed by 16 points midway through the second half but cut the TCU lead to three with 34 seconds left in regulation.
The Jayhawks’ next trip down the court was fruitless, leading to a foul and two free throws by TCU’s Liutauras Lelevicius. Kansas’ Flory Bidunga cut the lead back to three on a tip-in with just over six seconds left.
After a turnover on the ensuing TCU inbounds play, the Jayhawks got the ball to Peterson, who drew a foul beyond the arc and knocked down all three free throws to tie the score at the end of regulation.
Kansas held the lead throughout overtime and ultimately secured the game at the free throw line, converting 9-of-11. TCU (11-4, 1-1) went 2-of-4 in the same span. Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. scored nine of his 18 points during overtime.
It was a career-high 32 points for Peterson; the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft has been limited to only six games in his freshman season because of injuries.
Lelevicius led the Horned Frogs with a career-high 23 points. He shot 7-for-9 and hit five 3-pointers, another career high. He entered the game averaging 8.5 points and shooting 35.8% from 3-point range.
Lelevicius outscored sophomore David Punch, who recorded his 10th consecutive double-digit performance with 20 points. He also pulled down a team-high nine rebounds.
Tre White and Bidunga also finished in double figures for the Jayhawks, recording 22 and 16, respectively.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
