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.

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.

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.

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.