Kansas trailed for only 20 seconds in the game, with Dickinson scoring 15 points in the first half to give the Jayhawks a 37-32 lead. Colorado briefly led 39-38 early in the second half but was unable to keep up.

No. 9 Texas Tech plays the Colorado Buffaloes after JT Toppin scored 21 points in Texas Tech's 78-73 victory against the Kansas Jayhawks.

Despite securing a victory over Colorado on Monday, the Kansas Jayhawks dropped one spot in the latest ESPN Basketball Power Index (BPI) rankings, now sitting at No. 11. Kansas currently holds a projected record of 20.3-10.7, with an expected conference mark of 11.3-8.7.

Adams hit another runner in the paint and then Dajuan Harris scored inside as the Jayhawks started 4-4. That perfection extended to 6-6 from the field and forced Colorado to call a timeout down 14-4 four minutes into the game.

The Kansas Jayhawks head back on the road after finding some mojo at home against Oklahoma State, and the opponent tonight is a great one to try and break their four game road losing streak. The Colorado Buffaloes have had a rough season, but they have found some recent success at home.

BOTTOM LINE: Hunter Dickinson and No. 23 Kansas take on Julian Hammond III and Colorado in Big 12 action Monday. The Buffaloes have gone 10-6 at home. Colorado is 3-2 in games decided by less than 4 points. The Jayhawks are 9-7 in conference matchups. Kansas averages 76.1 points while outscoring opponents by 8.7 points per game.