Kansas got back into the win column in Darryn Peterson's long-awaited return game. These are a few takeaways from the victory.

BOTTOM LINE: Missouri and No. 21 Kansas square off in Kansas City, Missouri. The Jayhawks have a 6-3 record in non-conference play. Kansas scores 74.0 points while outscoring opponents by 9.9 points per game.

Missouri seemed to have all the momentum late in the first half. It was quickly zapped away, and the Tigers never recovered. The Kansas Jayhawks called a timeout with 4:28 left in the first half after a Mark Mitchell dunk through traffic gave Missouri a 23-21 lead.

Kansas forward Bryson Tiller (15) celebrates the Jayhawks’ 80-60 win over Missouri as the Jayhawks leave the court on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Photo by Nick Krug

Tre White paired 20 points with 13 rebounds and Darryn Peterson returned from injury to score 17 and lead No. 21 Kansas to an 80-60 nonconference win over Missouri on Sunday in Kansas City, Mo.

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