The fourth-seeded Kansas Jayhawks secured a 93-89 victory over the 13th-seeded Samford Bulldogs in a thrilling first-round NCAA Tournament matchup. The game was marked by a controversial foul call in the final seconds that led to crucial free throws for Kansas.
Despite a valiant comeback effort by Samford, cutting a 22-point deficit to just one point, it was the Jayhawks who ultimately prevailed. The pivotal moment came when Nicolas Timberlake was fouled on a breakaway attempt, leading to two successful free throws that extended Kansas' lead.
