It was the first time since 2021 that Kansas had not been in the top 25, so times are a bit rough for Kansas fans. Kansas lost back-to-back games against Utah and BYU on Feb. 15 and Feb. 18 before winning two straight against Oklahoma State and Colorado.

Kansas led 26-20 with eight minutes left in the first half, but the offense cooled off, allowing Colorado to hang around. Dickinson was the one keeping things steady, dominating inside and helping the Jayhawks rebuild a double-digit lead with just over five minutes to play.

Colorado took its only lead when Hammond scored in the paint to make it 39-38 with 15:39 remaining. Dickinson answered with a jumper and a three-point play and Kansas never trailed again. The Buffaloes managed to even the score twice and trailed 62-60 after Hammond nailed a 3-pointer with 4:12 left. They would get no closer.