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.

Bill Self made Kansas basketball history on Tuesday night, surpassing Phog Allen for the program’s all-time lead in wins with a 77-69 victory against Michigan State. Self notched his 591st victory in Lawrence as big man Hunter Dickinson dominated in the win with a double-double of 28 points and 12 rebounds.