The Jayhawks, the No. 15 team in the Top 25 And 1, had lost two of their last three before a 69-52 win vs. the Cyclones

After a rocky week and a half of games, No. 16 Kansas Basketball picked up a big win over No. 8 Iowa State at Allen Fieldhouse on Monday. Following the game, Jayhawks head coach Bill Self had high praise for his team and mapped out its remaining schedule.

In a game featuring two teams desperate for a win, the 16th-ranked Jayhawks played with the sense of urgency that No. 8 Iowa State lacked. Using desperation as fuel, KU blew out the Cyclones 69-52 at Allen Fieldhouse.