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Kansas defeated Iowa State 69-52, led by Zeke Mayo`s 17 points, improving their Big 12 record.

Kansas secured a commanding 69-52 victory over Iowa State in a crucial Big 12 matchup at Allen Fieldhouse. This win marked a significant turnaround for the Jayhawks, who had previously suffered a 17-point defeat to the Cyclones just three weeks prior. Kansas showcased their dominance early, launching a 26-9 run in the first half, which allowed them to establish a 16-point lead by halftime.

Zeke Mayo led the balanced attack for Kansas, scoring 17 points and impressively shooting 5-6 from beyond the arc. Hunter Dickinson and Dajuan Harris also made notable contributions, adding 14 and 12 points, respectively. In contrast, Iowa State struggled offensively, managing only 19-62 from the field and a dismal 3-21 from three-point range. This defeat marked Iowa State`s third consecutive loss and their fourth in the last six games, dropping their record to 17-5 and 7-4 in the conference.

With this victory, Kansas improved to 16-6 overall and 7-4 in the Big 12, positioning themselves favorably in the conference standings. The current rankings reflect a competitive landscape, with Auburn and Duke leading the way in both the Excel H Sports Men`s College Basketball rankings and the USA TODAY Sports NCAA Men`s College Basketball coaches poll. Auburn boasts a 20-1 record, while Duke follows closely with a 19-2 record. Alabama and Tennessee have also made significant strides, now sitting at third and fourth in the coaches poll, respectively.

For more details on the game and rankings, check out the full coverage on NCAA and ESPN.

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