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Arizona State Beats No. 14 Kansas in Finale

PUBLISHED Mar 4, 2026, 12:22 AM ET

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TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona State defeated No. 14 Kansas 70-60 on Tuesday, handing the Sun Devils a late-season victory that may have been head coach Bobby Hurley’s final home game. Moe Odum led with 23 points and Massamba Diop added 19 as ASU built a 40-20 halftime lead and withstood Kansas rallies. Kansas coach Bill Self received two technical fouls and was ejected in the first half. The Jayhawks cut deficits late but could not overcome turnovers and shooting struggles. The game figures in end-of-season evaluations, postseason seeding. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Prior seasons: Hurley-era included earlier wins over Kansas in 2018 and 2019.
This season: Arizona State entered the game 16-14 (7-10 Big 12); Kansas entered 21-9 (11-6 Big 12).
Tuesday: Arizona State built a 40-20 halftime lead and won 70-60.
First half: Kansas coach Bill Self was assessed two technical fouls and ejected.
Postgame: Media and stakeholders noted implications for Hurley’s contract and postseason seeding.

News Intelligence

If you're a college basketball fan, this game is a reminder of the unpredictability and excitement of the sport. It could impact postseason seeding, affecting the teams you'll watch in the tournament. Keep an eye on how this shakes up the Big 12 standings.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 9
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 9

Who Benefited

Arizona State University benefited from a high-profile upset that boosts player and program evaluations, fan engagement, and late-season positioning for postseason selection and seeding.

Who Impacted

The Kansas program and coach Bill Self faced reputational and immediate competitive impacts from the loss and Self’s ejection, complicating late-season evaluations and tournament preparation.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 9
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 9
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Arizona State University benefited from a high-profile upset that boosts player and program evaluations, fan engagement, and late-season positioning for postseason selection and seeding.

Who Impacted

The Kansas program and coach Bill Self faced reputational and immediate competitive impacts from the loss and Self’s ejection, complicating late-season evaluations and tournament preparation.