LAWRENCE, Kan. (Interstat) — In a matchup defined by a decisive disparity in interior dominance and offensive efficiency, the Kansas Jayhawks methodically dispatched the visiting Princeton Tigers 76-57 in a non-conference men’s basketball game Saturday afternoon at a raucous Allen Fieldhouse.

A crowd of 15,300 watched as the Jayhawks improved to 3-1 on the young season, while Princeton fell to an even 2-2.

The game was never truly in doubt after the opening minutes, as Kansas leveraged its significant size and athleticism advantages to build a lead that Princeton could never seriously challenge. The Jayhawks established their game plan early and never wavered, exploiting the paint and capitalizing on Princeton’s offensive struggles.

Kansas set the tone from the outset, opening the game on a 10-3 run and never looking back. They took a 37-29 lead into halftime and continued to extend their advantage after the break, outscoring the Tigers 39-28 in the second half. The Jayhawks’ control was reflected in the stark statistical contrasts, particularly in the painted area where they outscored Princeton 40-12.

The offensive execution for both teams told the story of the contest. Kansas operated with precision, scoring 76 points on 71 possessions for an offensive rating of 106.6. Princeton, by contrast, managed only 57 points on 74 possessions, resulting in a meager offensive rating of 77.4. The Tigers’ shooting woes were a primary culprit; they connected on just 18 of 58 field goal attempts, a 31 percent clip, and were only marginally better from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 35 three-point attempts.

Kansas was far more efficient from the floor, shooting 25 for 53, or 47.2 percent. While their three-point shooting was also modest at 5 for 21, they compensated by relentlessly attacking the basket and earning trips to the free-throw line, where they made 21 of 28 attempts. Princeton attempted just 16 free throws, making 11.

The individual performance that anchored the Kansas victory was a dominant display from center Flory Bidunga. The 6-foot-9, 235-pound sophomore from Kinshasa, Congo, was a force on both ends of the court, recording a double-double with 25 points and 10 rebounds in just 27 minutes of action. He was exceptionally efficient from the field and added three blocked shots, altering countless other attempts by Princeton drivers.

He was ably supported by Tre White, a 6-foot-7 guard from Dallas, Texas, who contributed 18 points and eight rebounds in 31 minutes. White’s slashing ability and activity on the glass provided a consistent secondary scoring option. The Jayhawks’ backcourt, led by Melvin Council’s six assists, effectively managed the game and fed their big men in advantageous positions.

For Princeton, the effort was led by guard Dalen Davis. The 6-foot Chicago native fought hard for his team-high 21 points, adding five rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes. Jack Stanton scored 15 points and Jackson Hicke added 12, but the trio’s combined output was not nearly enough to keep pace with the Kansas offensive machine.

Beyond the scoring, Kansas won the battle on the boards, securing nine offensive rebounds to Princeton’s five. Both teams were nearly even in assists and steals, but Kansas’s five blocks, spearheaded by Bidunga, underscored their defensive presence at the rim. The Tigers also struggled to generate any transition offense, failing to record a single fastbreak point, while the Jayhawks tallied 15.

The game was part of a challenging early-season stretch for Princeton, which now looks ahead to a road game at Iona on Tuesday. Kansas, meanwhile, prepares for a marquee showdown against Duke in New York on the same night. Entering the contest, Kansas was a heavy pregame favorite and covered the spread, while the total score fell well under the projected over/under line.