Kansas erupted in celebration on Thursday night as the Jayhawks clinched the Big 12 conference title, ending a 77‑year drought since their last championship in 1949.
The team edged out BYU 7‑6 in a dramatic showdown at Miller Park in Provo, Utah, a victory that not only secured the conference crown but also set a new school record with 22 overall conference wins this season.
Kansas also matched a program best with 20 road victories, underscoring the team’s resilience on the travel circuit and cementing their status as one of the most dominant squads in recent memory.
A Milestone Coached by Fitzgerald
Head coach Dan Fitzgerald, now in his fourth year at the helm, guided the Jayhawks through a season marked by strategic adjustments and steady growth, culminating in the program’s fourth all‑time conference title.
The win also elevated the team to the No. 1 seed in the upcoming Big 12 Tournament, a positioning that makes Kansas a strong candidate to host the NCAA Tournament’s regional stage later this spring.
Fans and alumni alike are already looking ahead to the tournament’s first game on Thursday, where the Jayhawks will open play with momentum on their side, and to the final regular‑season showdown on Saturday that could add another historic chapter to the year.