LAWRENCE, Kan. (Interstat) — Kansas used a dominant first half to build a substantial lead and held off a late BYU surge for a 90-82 victory in a Big 12 Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse.

The Jayhawks shot 57.1% from the field and led 53-33 at halftime. The Cougars responded after the break, outscoring Kansas 49-37 behind Richie Saunders’ 33 points and 10 rebounds, but could not overcome the early deficit. Kansas had a more efficient offensive afternoon, scoring 15 points off turnovers to BYU’s five.

Flory Bidunga led Kansas with 16 points, six rebounds and four assists. Bryson Tiller added 21 points. Attendance was 16,300. Kansas improved to 16-5. BYU fell to 16-4.