In an unusual turn of events, Missouri head coach Dennis Gates called a timeout just as fans began spilling toward the floor, ensuring an orderly finish to the game and protecting Kansas players from any unintended chaos. That act of sportsmanship didn’t go unnoticed by Self, who commended Gates for his decision during the postgame handshake.

Check out everything Kansas basketball coach Bill Self had to say Sunday after losing on the road against a rival in Missouri this season.

When Missouri established a 24-point lead in the first half, the possibility of a court storm had to be on top of most minds. Kansas brought it within two with 2:20 remaining, but Missouri survived to win 76-67.

Ahead of Sunday’s Border War, here’s what Kansas coach Bill Self and point guard Dajuan Harris, a Rock Bridge alum, said about Missouri basketball.

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self gave a shoutout to Missouri head coach Dennis Gates after the Tigers’ upset of the No. 1 Jayhawks. Self’s statement, however, was not about the Tigers’ win but in reference to a surprising gesture Missouri’s coach made at the end of the game.