Week 5
Final
1981 Southland
ARST KU
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Arkansas State | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Louisiana Tech | 4 | 6 | .400 |
 Louisiana | 1 | 9 | .100 |
McNeese | 7 | 3 | .700 |
Lamar | 4 | 6 | .400 |
Texas-Arlington | 6 | 5 | .545 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Colorado | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 Iowa State | 5 | 5 | .500 |
 Kansas | 8 | 4 | .667 |
 Kansas State | 2 | 9 | .182 |
 Missouri | 8 | 4 | .667 |
 Oklahoma | 7 | 4 | .636 |
 Oklahoma State | 7 | 5 | .583 |
 Nebraska | 9 | 3 | .750 |
Game Summary
The Kansas Jayhawks emerged victorious over the Arkansas State Red Wolves, 17 to 16, on October 3, 1981.