Kansas basketball needed a statement win, and it delivered. The No. 16 Jayhawks dominated No. 8 Iowa State, 69-52, at Allen Fieldhouse on Monday night, snapping their recent skid and proving once again that they don’t stay down for long.

It's the first time the Cyclones lost three games in a row since February 2023, when they suffered four consecutive losses to end the month. Iowa State is now 3-4 without Milan Mo

In a game featuring two teams desperate for a win, the 16th-ranked Jayhawks played with the sense of urgency that No. 8 Iowa State lacked. Using desperation as fuel, KU blew out the Cyclones 69-52 at Allen Fieldhouse.