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Kansas has defeated Duke, earning themselves the last spot in this year's Final Four. The Jayhawks joins Villanova, Loyola-Chicago and Michigan in the semi-final matchups.
Most bracketologists said the Cowboys needed a win over the Jayhawks in the Big 12 quarterfinals to punch a ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
Malik Newman carried Kansas in the first half, scoring 20 of his career-high 30 points in the opening frame and the Jayhawks wore down Oklahoma State in the second half, winning 82-68 in the Big 12 quarterfinals.
OU point guard Trae Young was named the Big 12 Conference’s Freshman of the Year.
Devonte Graham had 23 points and seven assists, Malik Newman added 20 and No. 8 Kansas beat Oklahoma 104-74 on Monday night.
Trae Young had 26 points and nine assists, and No. 12 Oklahoma rallied to beat No. 5 Kansas 85-80 on Tuesday night.
Oklahoma State senior Jeffrey Carroll was a unanimous selection to the 2017-18 preseason All-Big 12 basketball team.
