Guard Tyshawn Taylor had 20 points as the Jayhawks (21-5, 11-2 Big 12) took the conference lead.
Kansas won for the 36th time in its past 39 games against its Interstate-70 rival.
Kansas moved one-half game ahead of idle No. 3 Missouri (23-2, 10-2), which plays Oklahoma State on Wednesday.
Jamar Samuels had a season-high 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Wildcats (17-8, 6-7).





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