Kansas basketball found itself in a back-and-forth game at Cincinnati. It was a challenging matchup, that Bill Self says the Jayhawks must enjoy.

Kansas basketball secured a 54-40 victory over Cincinnati on Saturday, powered by an outstanding defensive performance. The Jayhawks held the Bearcats to just 18-for-59 shooting from the field, including a dismal 3-for-22 from beyond the arc.

The Jayhawks’ 54-40 victory over Cincinnati on Saturday afternoon at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati showcased a KU defense that allowed the fewest points in a road game since a 45-39 win over Nebraska on Feb. 23, 1963, in Lincoln.

The Kansas Jayhawks have now won their third straight game in the Big 12. It was also an ugly game, but head coach Bill Self doesn’t mind those ugly wins if that’s how his Jayhawks need to earn them in conference play.

Bill Self has won his 600th game in 22 seasons as University of Kansas men’s basketball coach. The milestone victory, Saturday’s 54-40 decision at Cincinnati, is one he’ll likely not soon forget because his Jayhawks prevailed despite going just 2-of-21 from 3. KU won the low-scoring game thanks to a late 16-3 run over the final 6:47.

Standing in the back hallways of Fifth Third Arena after KU's 54-40 win over Cincinnati, Bill Self brought up an old quote from Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw to reporters in attendance.

Kansas defeated Cincinnati 54-40 on Saturday afternoon ... Mayo was KU's second-leading scorer with nine points. Postgame, Self met with Greg Gurley of the Jayhawk radio network to discuss ...

Kansas basketball’s Big 12 slate continues Saturday with a game on the road against Cincinnati. Keep a few of these things in mind ahead of tip-off.

What became a 54-40 win for the Jayhawks is another example coach Bill Self can show his team. RELATED:Kansas basketball smokes Cincinnati in second half for Big 12 road victory “We’ve had two ...

Kansas basketball head coach Bill Self didn’t shy away from addressing his team’s struggles on offense following their 54-40 win over Cincinnati. Despite securing their third straight victory, the Jayhawks’ shooting woes were evident,

Kansas senior forward KJ Adams hurt his shoulder during the Jayhawks’ 74-57 loss to Iowa State, and head coach Bill Self said on Wednesday night he wasn’t sure of the severity of the injury. Adams collided hard with ISU guard Demarion Watson while going for a steal near the baseline in the

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