No. 1 Kansas cruised to an 84-66 victory over UNC Wilmington on Tuesday night, propelling head coach Bill Self to his 800th career win.
Hunter Dickinson and Dajuan Harris Jr. led the Jayhawks with 15 points apiece, while Dickinson also grabbed 15 rebounds. David Coit added 13 points and Zeke Mayo chipped in 10.
Kansas, now 5-0, outscored UNC Wilmington 46-30 in the second half, fueled by a 12-2 run early in the period. The Jayhawks’ defensive effort was key, particularly their ball-screen defense, which limited the Seahawks’ offensive opportunities.
Khamari McGriff led UNC Wilmington (4-1) with 18 points, and Noah Ross added 10 points and nine rebounds.
Key Takeaways:
- Kansas’s Defensive Dominance: The Jayhawks’ strong defensive performance, especially in the second half, was crucial to their victory.
- Bidunga’s Injury: The loss of freshman Flory Bidunga to an injury could impact Kansas’s interior depth.
- UNC Wilmington’s Offensive Struggles: The Seahawks struggled to generate offense, particularly from Donovan Newby, who was held to just seven points.
Up Next:
- Kansas: vs. No. 12 Duke in the Vegas Showdown on November 27th
