LAWRENCE, Kan. (Interstat) — Tyson LeBlanc launched a two-run, walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth inning Thursday, capping a furious five-run rally that lifted Kansas to a 14-12 victory over Utah in a Big 12 Conference opener at Hoglund Ballpark.

The Jayhawks, trailing 12-9, tied the game with three consecutive solo home runs from Tyson Owens, Cooper Max and Dylan Schlotterback to open the frame. After a single, LeBlanc delivered his 11th homer of the season.

Utah’s Jet Gilliam was perfect at the plate, going 5 for 5 with two homers and four RBIs. Luke Jacobs also homered for the Utes. Both teams finished with 16 hits.

Kansas improved to 20-10 overall. Utah fell to 16-11. The teams continue their series Friday.