Adams scores late, No. 2 Kansas edges No. 14 Iowa St 62-60

LAWRENCE, Kan. – KJ Adams scored within the paint, breaking a tie with beneath 12 seconds left and No. 2 Kansas held off No. 14 Iowa State 62-60 Saturday.

Iowa State had a final shot to win, however Caleb Grill’s 3-point try caromed off the rim on the buzzer.

“I don’t know that this many shut video games helps you within the postseason,” Kansas coach Invoice Self stated. “Shut video games make it easier to since you put your self beneath duress, however I’d welcome something that’s a win. We don’t go into any recreation pondering it’s going to be straightforward.”

“Right this moment was Iowa State, then we’re at Okay-State, ranked eleventh, TCU, Baylor, Kentucky then Okay-State and Iowa State proper after that. That’s a joke. There’s not going to be any (straightforward) video games,” he stated.

The Jayhawks commemorated 125 years of Kansas basketball, with greater than 160 former gamers, coaches and workers at Allen Fieldhouse. They noticed it go right down to the final second.

“Caleb pulled up for a troublesome shot and it did not fall,” Iowa State coach TJ Otzelberger stated

“Credit score to them. They have been capable of make another play in a very good recreation to return out for the victory,” he stated.

Kansas (16-1, 5-0 Massive 12) was led by Gradey Dick with 21 factors. Jalen Wilson had 16 factors and 11 rebounds, and Adams had 15 factors.

Gabe Kalscheur scored 23 factors for the Cyclones (13-3, 4-1). Osun Osunniyi chipped in 14.

The second half was a back-and-forth affair with neither staff capable of construct greater than a four-point lead within the second half. There have been 12 lead modifications within the second half alone.

Kansas took a 59-57 lead with just below two minutes remaining on a put-back by Wilson.

After an Iowa State miss, Kansas ran 25 seconds off the shot clock earlier than placing up a contested 3-pointer. A number of offensive rebounds resulted in Adams capturing two free throws with 1:03 left, and he made one for a three-point lead.

Kalscheur tied it with a 3-pointer with 35 seconds left. Adams then powered inside to place Kansas forward.

“It simply sort of performed out. Fortunately I made the shot,” Adams stated.

Self was proud of the outcome.

“That was a high-level recreation,” Self stated. “You noticed two groups that loved enjoying in a good recreation like that in an environment like that. No straightforward baskets. I want we’d have shot it higher. However they’re good.”

“The constructing was nice. To win with so many guys again for the reunion will certainly make tonight much more nice,” he stated.

Kansas went on a 12-0 run to grab management early, however Iowa State rallied and closed to 29-28 at halftime. The Jayhawks took simply 22 pictures earlier than the break and did not get an offensive rebound within the first half.

THE TAKEAWAY

Iowa State: The Cyclones needs to be an element within the Massive 12 race to the tip. They’ll win on the highway and Hilton Coliseum is without doubt one of the hardest venues within the convention.

Kansas: The Jayhawks at all times get their opponents’ greatest shot, however it usually does not matter. Head coach Invoice Self nonetheless has as many convention titles as dwelling losses in his 20 seasons at Kansas.

UP NEXT

Iowa State: The Cyclones return dwelling to face No. 10 Texas on Tuesday night time.

Kansas: The Jayhawks could have their first matchup of the season with in-state rival Kansas State on Tuesday night time in Manhattan, Kansas.

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