Bill Self came into tonight’s game against Michigan State tied with Phog Allen for the most wins as Kansas’ head coach. Both coaches had 590, and now Self stands atop with 591 and counting with the 77-69 win over Michigan State.
As part of the State Farm Champions Classic Tuesday in Atlanta Michigan State takes on No. 1 Kansas. The Jayhawks came into the game as six and a half point favorites against the feisty 2-0 Spartans.
The Michigan State Spartans went play for play all night long with Kansas on both ends. Michigan State’s defense held Kansas to only 16 points with 6 minutes to go in the first half.
As great teams usually do no matter what is happening, Kansas would go on a run to end the first half. The Jayhawks would hold a six point lead at halftime, 30-24.
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Kansas and Michigan State would match baskets in the second half with both teams picking up the pace. Kansas would score 47 second half points to the Spartans 45.
Hunter Dickinson led the way from the tip scoring 12 of Kansas’ first 16 points. He would finish the night with a huge double-double scoring a total of 28 points and grabbing 12 boards.
Frankie Fidler was high point man for Michigan State with 15 to go along with his 8 rebounds. Jaxon Kohler missed a double-double by one rebound, finishing with 12 points and 9 rebounds.
Kansas would out rebound and out assisted Michigan State who could not hit a three all night. Spartans would shoot 12.5% from beyond the arc on 24 attempts.
A long way from March, yet tonight Bill Self can celebrate being the All-Time Leader in wins at the historic Kansas University.
Rowan Donaghey, Sports Reporter and Betting Analyst for Stare Down Sports. You can follow him on the X via @RowanDonaghey
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