Overview
- Bill Self was tossed with 6:07 left in the first half after arguing an offensive foul on freshman Darryn Peterson, and Arizona State pushed its lead at the line.
- Assistant Jacque Vaughn coached the rest of the game and received a technical before halftime as Kansas went to the locker room down 40-20.
- Moe Odum scored 23 points and Massamba Diop added 19, with Anthony Johnson delivering key late baskets to secure the 70-60 win.
- Kansas shot 29.2% from the field despite heavy offensive rebounding, and Peterson finished with 15 points on 3-for-18 shooting after an 0-for-7 first half.
- Sun Devils fans stormed the court and smoke machines fired as Self exited, and Bobby Hurley’s uncertain contract status remains a storyline as both teams head to their regular-season finales.