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Freshman star Darryn Peterson erupts early as No. 8 Kansas rolls past Oklahoma State 81-69

  • In Stillwater, Kansas defeated Oklahoma State 81-69 on Wednesday, with about a third of fans wearing Kansas blue.
  • Darryn Peterson erupted early, scoring 20 of his 23 points in the first half, helping Kansas build a 39-16 lead before Oklahoma State's 11-0 run.
  • Tre White and Elmarko Jackson supplied scoring support as Kansas shot 48% after the break, with Bryson Tiller and Flory Bidunga contributing rebounds and assists.
  • The loss extends Oklahoma State's slide as Parsa Fallah scored 21 and Anthony Roy added 16 in their fourth straight loss, missing a key NCAA resume boost.
  • Looking to the season's implications, Darryn Peterson, Kansas freshman guard, made 7 of 12 shots, including 6 of 10 3-pointers, after shooting 13-for-36 in his previous three games.
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Peterson's cramping exit draws Self's concern

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson was limited to just the first three minutes of the second half against Oklahoma State with a cramping issue that coach Bill Self called concerning.

·United States
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Tulsa WorldTulsa World
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OSU's slow start against No. 8 Kansas sets tone in fourth consecutive loss

OSU's upset hopes were dashed by No. 8 Kansas in an 81-69 loss at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Darryn Peterson's 23-point performance led the Jayhawks to the road win.

·Tulsa, United States
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Sports IllustratedSports Illustrated
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Darryn Peterson's Early Exit From Kansas-Oklahoma State Seemed to Surprise Bill Self

The guard looks like a star in the making, but injuries have limited his availability this season.

·New York, United States
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No. 8 Kansas rides hot start to take down Oklahoma State

Darryn Peterson scored 23 points as No. 8 Kansas cruised to an 81-69 win over Oklahoma State in a Big 12 Conference showdown on Wednesday in Stillwater, Okla.

·Georgia, United States
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Freshman star Darryn Peterson erupts early as No. 8 Kansas rolls past Oklahoma State 81-69

No. 8 Kansas defeated Oklahoma State 81-69 as freshman Darryn Peterson scored 20 of his 23 points before halftime.

·United States
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Topeka Capital-JournalTopeka Capital-Journal
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No. 12 Kansas basketball cruises past Oklahoma State, maintains Big 12 title hopes

Kansas basketball picked up another victory in Big 12 Conference play on Wednesday, this time on the road at Oklahoma State. Here’s more on KU’s win.

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