Cincinnati shocks Kansas with historic win at Phog Allen despite full game from Jayhawks' Darryn Peterson
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Isaac Trotter
February 21, 2026
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Cincinnati delivered a historic upset, defeating No. 8 Kansas 84-68 at Phog Allen Fieldhouse—a double-digit home loss to an unranked opponent not seen since 1993. Despite Darryn Peterson’s full game performance, Kansas struggled defensively and offensively, highlighting their vulnerabilities as the season progresses.
The Jayhawks’ defensive issues were evident as Cincinnati forwards exploited gaps in their defense. Flory Bidunga, typically a strong defender, was outperformed by Baba Miller, who scored eight of his 12 first-half points when Bidunga wasn’t guarding him. Moustapha Thiam dominated with 28 points and eight rebounds, showcasing Kansas’ defensive weaknesses.
Kansas’ offensive struggles were equally concerning. They managed just two assists over a 15-minute stretch in the second half and scored only 1.04 points per
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Originally published on CBS Sports on 2/21/2026