On March 1, 2008, his boast did not come true, as Kansas won the return match in Lawrence, 88–74 despite 39 points and 11 rebounds from Beasley.
On March 1, 2008, Beasley's prediction was not fulfilled, as Kansas secured a win in the rematch in Lawrence, 88–74, despite Beasley's outstanding performance of 39 points and 11 rebounds.