The Texas Southern Tigers (1-6) will be out to snap their losing skid when they head to face the No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks (6-1) on Monday. Texas Southern lost to the Samford Bulldogs 78-63 at Pete Hanna Center on November 20, their fourth straight loss. Davon Barnes was a top performer in defeat with 30 points. Kansas came up short on Friday at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort, falling to the Tennessee Volunteers 64-50.
Jalen Wilson had 14 points in the losing effort, leading the team. It’s the only meeting of the season between the teams. They last met in the NCAA Tournament First Round when the Jayhawks knocked out the Tigers with an 83-56 victory at Dickies Arena on March 17. Texas Southern and Kansas split their regular season matchups last season, taking zero apiece.
The Jayhawks got the win in the last meeting 83-56 at Dickies Arena on March 17. Remy Martin led the Jayhawks with 15 points. John Walker III had 13 points and four blocks in the loss. Barnes is averaging 14.1 points per game to lead the Tigers in scoring this season.
Meanwhile, Joirdon Karl Nicholas is grabbing 7.3 rebounds per game, and PJ Henry is dishing 2.1 assists. Wilson’s 22.9 points per game have powered the Jayhawks on offense. Wilson also has posted 9.4 rebounds per game. Dajuan Harris Jr. has distributed 5.7 assists per game.
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Kansas -24.5 (-110)
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