Until ... KU managed to string together about 6 minutes of quality play as the Jayhawks escaped with a 77-69 win over Michigan State in the Champions Classic on Tuesday at State Farm Arena. History was also made as Self passed legendary Jayhawk coach Phog Allen with 591 victories — the most all-time for the storied Kansas program.

The University of Kansas Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Self made history in Tuesday night’s victory over Michigan State. With the 77-69 win, KU’s fifth-straight in the Champions Classic series, Self passed legendary former KU coach Phog Allen to become the winningest coach in program history.

ATLANTA (AP) — Hunter Dickinson scored 28 points and Bill Self became the winningest coach in Kansas history as the No. 1 Jayhawks pulled away from Michigan State for a 77-69 victory in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night.

Kansas basketball had a chance for another high-profile win Tuesday against Michigan State. The Jayhawks competed in another Champions Classic.

It was an offensive struggle for the Kansas Jayhawks and Michigan State Spartans at State Farm Arena in the Champions Classic on Tuesday.

Hunter Dickinson scored 28 points and Bill Self became the winningest coach in Kansas history as the No. 1 Jayhawks pulled away from Michigan State for a 77-69 victory in the Champions Classic

Bill Self brushed off becoming the winningest coach in Kansas basketball history, even as he surpassed the guy whose name is on the arena

Hunter Dickinson’s 50th career double-double helped boost No. 1 Kansas over Michigan State in the State Farm Champions Classic, 77-69. It was a historic night for Kansas head coach Bill Self. Self passed Phog Allen for most wins in program history with 591.