Kansas head coach Bill Self found himself in a tighter contest than expected at the Lenovo Center. Though his Jayhawks escaped with a win, Self commended NC State’s Wolfpack for their intensity and resilience in a hard-fought matchup.

Western Kentucky lost a tightly contested game against LSU, falling 13-10 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. Despite leading through much of the first half and boasting a resilient defense, the Hilltoppers dropped to 8-3 on the season.