Solidifying first place is on the line when Kansas plays host to Kansas State on Monday. Isn’t that always the case?
Yes, but it’s not the Jayhawks looking to strengthen the advantage.
First-place Kansas State (11-3) holds a one-game lead on Texas Tech (10-4) and stands two games ahead of Kansas and Baylor (9-5) in the Big 12 basketball race. Four conference games remain in the regular season for all teams.
If the Wildcats win in Allen Fieldhouse, the Jayhawks’ path to a 15th straight Big 12 championship would require a perfect KU and winless K-State finish, plus help from other teams.