Tag: College Basketball

The Horned Frogs used a 9-0 run to break open a tight contest. Via K-State Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. – A 9-0 run...

In a pivotal matchup, No. 2 Arizona defeated No. 14 Kansas 84-61, claiming a share of the Big 12 regular-season title. Arizona's explosive scoring, including a 19-0 run, overwhelmed Kansas despite a strong performance by Darryn Peterson. The victory elevates Arizona to 27-2, while Kansas struggles with consistency.

Tre White scored a season-high 23 points to lead the No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks to a 69-56 victory over No. 5 Houston Cougars, snapping the Cougars' three-game losing streak. Kansas improved its record to 21-7, while Houston struggled with a 32% shooting performance. Kansas' next game is against No. 2 Arizona.

Moustapha Thiam's exceptional performance with 28 points led the Cincinnati Bearcats to an 84-68 victory over No. 8 Kansas. Cincinnati's win marked their second over a ranked team this season, improving their record to 15-12. The Bearcats excelled in three-point shooting, contrasting with Kansas's struggles beyond the arc.

The No. 8 Kansas Jayhawks defeated Oklahoma State 81-69, led by freshman Darryn Peterson’s 23 points, including 20 in the first half. Despite a slow second half for Peterson, balanced scoring from teammates maintained Kansas's lead. Oklahoma State's loss extends their streak to four and hampers their NCAA Tournament hopes.

In a significant win, K-State defeated Baylor 90-74, with junior P.J. Haggerty and senior Nate Johnson scoring 34 and 33 points respectively, marking the first 30-point duo for the Wildcats since 2008. The victory ended a six-game losing streak and was interim coach Matthew Driscoll's debut win.

Via K-State Athletics An interim head coach will be announced in the near future. MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State Athletics...

Emanuel Sharp led No. 3 Houston with 23 points and six rebounds as they defeated Kansas State 78-64, extending their winning streak to six games. Despite an early deficit, Houston's strong response included a 27-4 run. Kansas State's P.J. Haggerty reached 2,000 career points but the Wildcats lost their sixth straight game.

The No. 9 Kansas Jayhawks' eight-game winning streak ended with a 74-56 loss to No. 5 Iowa State Cyclones. Iowa State controlled the game, showcasing strong defense and an impressive 20-7 run early in the second half. Kansas struggled offensively, shooting 37.3% overall, while Iowa State's Milan Momcilovic led with 18 points.

Cincinnati defeated Kansas State 91-62, marking their first win in Manhattan since 1967. Jizzle James led with 24 points, supported by four teammates in double figures. K-State struggled offensively, falling to a 1-10 record in Big 12 play. Cincinnati's defense limited K-State to 40.3% shooting overall.

No. 9 Kansas overcame top-ranked Arizona 82-78, led by Flory Bidunga's 23 points and 10 rebounds. Arizona initially held a halftime lead and led by as many as 11 points. Kansas rallied in the second half, with key contributions from Melvin Council Jr. and Bryson Tiller, securing the victory at the free-throw line.

TCU defeated Kansas State 84-82 after overcoming an 18-point deficit, with Xavier Edmonds scoring the game-winning free throws. K-State failed to score in the final moments, turning the ball over three times. The Wildcats, now 1-9 in Big 12 play, suffered their third consecutive loss and face challenges amid injuries and player illnesses.