The Kansas Jayhawks (12-4, 3-2 Big 12) are set to host their in-state rivals, the Kansas State Wildcats (7-9, 1-4 Big 12), in this year’s first edition of the Sunflower Showdown. The game tips off at Allen Fieldhouse, where Kansas will look to right the ship after a recent stretch of inconsistency.

The Cyclones took down Kansas on Wednesday night thanks to an impressive defensive effort and clutch buckets on offense.

Iowa State took down Kansas on Wednesday night behind an impressive defensive effort and clutch buckets on offense.

The second-ranked Iowa State Cyclones picked up a huge top-10 win over No. 9 Kansas, 74-57, on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten in conference play.

Kansas basketball made the trip to face Iowa State with a chance to earn a quality victory. But in Big 12 play, once again the Jayhawks came up short.