- Matchup: Kansas Jayhawks vs West Virginia Mountaineers
- Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Venue: WVU Coliseum, Morgantown, WV
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The West Virginia Mountaineers (10-5) are set to face off against the Kansas Jayhawks (11-4) at the WVU Coliseum this Saturday.
In their last game, the Kansas Jayhawks defeated TCU with a thrilling 104-100 scoreline. Kansas achieved a field goal percentage of 52.4% (33 out of 63) and converted 8 of 20 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Jayhawks went 30 of 40 for a solid 75.0%. On the boards, they secured 36 rebounds, including 8 on the offensive end, while providing 13 assists and forcing 13 turnovers, achieving 8 steals. Defensively, Kansas allowed TCU to hit 46.7% of their shots, with TCU recording 18 assists and 7 steals. TCU grabbed 40 rebounds (15 offensive, 25 defensive) but did not register a single block. TCU managed 62.5% from the free-throw line, converting 15 of 24 attempts, and hit 15 of 35 from beyond the arc. The foul count was 19 for Kansas and 25 for TCU.
Darryn Peterson was a standout performer, registering 32 points on 8 of 18 shooting. He played for 32 minutes and collected 6 rebounds, finishing at 44.4% shooting, along with 1 assist.
The Jayhawks come into this contest with a strong record of 11-4 for the season. They average 11.1 turnovers per game and commit 14.7 personal fouls. Kansas pulls down an impressive 39.9 rebounds per game and has accumulated 229 assists this season, ranking them 164th nationally. The Jayhawks shoot 35.8% from the three-point line (117 of 327) and 74.8% from the charity stripe. They score an average of 77.7 points per game (ranking 177th in the nation), connecting on 47.0% of their field goal attempts.
Defensively, the Jayhawks create an average of 9.7 turnovers per game and commit 16.5 personal fouls. They rank 58th nationally in assists allowed, conceding 176 so far this season. The Jayhawks limit opponents to a 37.8% shooting percentage (361 of 954) and average 35.7 rebounds per game, allowing 27.0% from beyond the arc while holding opponents to 66.9 points per game, ranking 43rd overall.
The West Virginia Mountaineers wrapped up their recent game against Cincinnati with a narrow 62-60 victory. On the rebounding front, they allowed Cincinnati to grab 30 boards (10 offensive). From three, West Virginia hit 34.3%, converting 12 out of 35 attempts and went 4 for 9 from the free throw line (44.4%). Cincinnati managed to shoot 35.5% from the field, making 22 out of 62 attempts. The Mountaineers finished strong with 22 for 48 shooting (45.8%). They also excelled from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 23 attempts (47.8%). With Cincinnati committing 15 fouls, the Mountaineers capitalized with 13 free-throw attempts while also forcing 15 turnovers and recording 6 steals. West Virginia collected 28 defensive and 6 offensive rebounds for a total of 34.
Honor Huff had a crucial role for the Mountaineers, scoring 24 points on 7 of 14 shooting (50.0%) while grabbing 8 rebounds and contributing with 1 assist over 38 minutes of action.
West Virginia holds a 10-5 record this season. The Mountaineers average 14.6 fouls per game and convert 68.9% of their free throws. Their assists average stands at 13.8 per game (229th nationally), with an average of 10.9 turnovers. They have tallied 1,111 points this season (average 74.1 per game), while averaging 36.1 rebounds per contest. Offensively, West Virginia is shooting at a rate of 45.4% from the field, placing them 191st in Division 1.
Defensively, the Mountaineers rank 5th nationally in points allowed per game (61.5). They force an average of 12.9 turnovers each game and allow teams to shoot 40.0% from the field (ranking 45th in college basketball). The Mountaineers give up 35.2% on three-point shots (106 of 301), and their opponents convert 72.6% of free throw attempts. They allow an average of 12.7 assists and 32.2 rebounds per game, ranking 131st and 69th in those defensive metrics respectively.
Which team will come out on top in this NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Take Kansas
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