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Gonzaga Dominates Jayhawks To Start 2nd Half; Cruises To Sweet 16 With 89-68 Victory

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Gonzaga's dominant second half led to a 15-0 run, securing an 89-68 victory against Kansas. Redshirt senior Dajuan Harris Jr. shined for the Jayhawks with a double-double, while the Zags' sharpshooting and offensive prowess proved too much. Despite Kansas' effort, Gonzaga's decisive run led to an exciting display of talent and competitiveness.

Kansas Escapes Samford 93-89 To Advance To The NCAA Tournament Round of 32

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Hunter Dickinson's impressive performance of 19 points and 20 rebounds, supported by Nicolas Timberlake's crucial free throws, secured a 93-89 victory for the Jayhawks over Samford in the NCAA Tournament. Despite a formidable effort from the Bulldogs, the Jayhawks maintained their lead and advanced to face Gonzaga in the next round.

K-State Sees Season End in 91-82 Loss at Iowa

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Via K-State Athletics IOWA CITY, Iowa – Junior Payton Sandfort scored 22 of his game-high 30 points in the first half, as Iowa jumped...

K-State Earns NIT Bid; to Play Iowa on Tuesday

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Kansas State has secured its eighth National Invitational Tournament (NIT) bid and will face Iowa in the first round. If successful, they will proceed to play the winner of Utah vs. UC Irvine. Iowa's strong offense and the Wildcats' previous NIT success make this an exciting matchup. The game will mark a significant milestone in the series between the two teams.

(4) Kansas to Play (13) Samford in NCAA Tournament First Round

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Via Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas enters the 2024 NCAA Tournament as the No. 4 seed in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament,...

Pivotal Run Lifts 7/8 Iowa State Past K-State, 76-57

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Kansas State lost to No. 7/8 Iowa State at the Big 12 Championship, ending their run. Iowa State advanced to the semifinals. K-State fought back from a 9-point deficit but ultimately lost. Despite a strong effort from K-State, Iowa State's strong defense and scoring ability secured their win. K-State now awaits their postseason fate.

K-State Uses Big Second Half Effort to Defeat Texas, 78-74

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K-State overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to beat 7-seed Texas 78-74 at the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship. The Wildcats will face 2-seed Iowa State next. K-State's strong second-half performance included 49 points and solid defense against Texas. Perry, Kaluma, and Ames led the scoring with five Wildcats in double figures.

Kansas Falls To Cincinnati In Big 12 Tournament Second Round 72-52

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In a game between Cincinnati and Kansas, Cincinnati won 72-52. Absent players hurt Kansas, giving Cincinnati the win. Dan Skillings Jr. scored 25 points, leading Cincinnati. John Newman III had 12, and Simas Lukosius added 10. This win is crucial for Cincinnati's NCAA chances. They will face No. 14 Baylor next. Kansas tried a comeback but couldn't overcome Cincinnati's lead.

K-State Earns 65-58 Win over No. 6/6 Iowa State on Senior Day

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Kansas State’s junior players, Arthur Kaluma and Cam Carter, led the team to a 65-58 victory over No. 6/6 Iowa State, earning their fourth Top 25 win of the season. Kaluma scored 23 points and Carter scored 21. Senior David N'Guessan contributed 16 rebounds and 11 points. The team will face the No. 7 seed in the upcoming Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship.

Kansas Falls To Houston 76-46 To Conclude Regular Season

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No. 1 Houston dominated No. 14 Kansas, winning 76-46. Jamal Shead led Kansas with 13 points, while L.J. Cryer and J’Wan Roberts stood out for Houston. The Cougars capitalized on turnovers, securing their 9th straight win and extending their home winning streak to 22 games. Kansas struggled, shooting only 33% and losing key players to injuries.

Kansas Takes Down Kansas State 90-68

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No. 14 Kansas defeats Kansas State 90-68 in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown. Kevin McCullar Jr. shines with 19 points in his farewell game at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas extends its dominance over rivals with 18th consecutive home victory. Despite efforts, Kansas State struggles, leading to a comfortable win for the Jayhawks.

Furious K-State Rally Falls Short at Cincinnati, 74-72

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In a thrilling game, K-State's furious rally fell short as Cincinnati secured a 74-72 win. Despite Tylor Perry's standout performance with 26 points, K-State's 19 turnovers proved costly. This marked the Wildcats' seventh consecutive road loss, highlighting their struggle away from home. Cincinnati's victory extended their winning streak against K-State to 8 games.

Kansas Falls To Baylor 82-74 Saturday

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WACO, Texas — Despite impressive performances from Kevin McCullar Jr. and Hunter Dickinson, who both scored 20 points, No. 7 Kansas couldn't secure a...

No. 7 Kansas to Host BYU Tuesday

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Via Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. – No. 7 Kansas (21-6, 9-5 Big 12) continues its two-game homestand when it plays host to BYU (19-8, 7-7 Big...

Cardiac ‘Cats Rally Again in Overtime to Top West Virginia, 94-90

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Via K-State Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. â€“ Kansas State's amazing streak in overtime games continued Monday night, as the Wildcats won their 12th consecutive overtime game, including their...

Complete Effort Powers K-State Past 25/21 BYU, 84-74

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Via K-State Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. â€“ Junior Arthur Kaluma paced five Wildcats in double figures with a career-best 28 points to go with a game-high 10 rebounds, as...

K-State Falls Late to Texas, 62-56

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Via K-State Athletics AUSTIN, Texas – Senior Dylan Disu led all scorers with a game-high 20 points, including 6 big points in the final 36 seconds, as Texas...

K-State Loses Heartbreaker to TCU, 75-72

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Via K-State Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. – A 3-pointer by senior Jameer Nelson Jr. with 1.1 seconds on the clock proved to be the game winner, as TCU held...

(8/7) K-State Women Scratch Out Come Back Win Over Oklahoma State

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Via K-State Athletics MANHATTAN, Kansas – Trailing by seven with just under six and a half minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, (8/7) K-State strung together...

K-State’s Rally Comes Up Short at 21/19 BYU, 72-66

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Via K-State Athletics PROVO, Utah – Kansas State used a 16-2 run to close to within a single possession with just over a minute to play,...

Kansas Extends Home Winning Streak To 18; Takes Down Baylor 64-61

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The Kansas Jayhawks survived a late push by No. 13 Baylor at Allen Fieldhouse Saturday, to extend their home winning streak to 18 games...

Jerome Tang Previews K-State’s Road Trip to 21/19 BYU

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Via K-State Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State head men's basketball coach Jerome Tang met with the media on Thursday afternoon (Feb. 8) to preview the Wildcats' upcoming...

No. 4 Kansas to Host No. 13 Baylor Saturday

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Via Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. – No. 4 Kansas (18-5, 6-4 Big 12) returns home to host Baylor (17-5, 6-3) on Saturday, Feb. 10. Tip from...

K-State’s Overtime Magic Continues in 75-70 Win over 4/4 Kansas

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Via K-State Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. – Senior Tylor Perry scored a season-high 26 points, including 8 in overtime, as Kansas State continued its success in overtime games under...

No. 8 Kansas to Play at Kansas State in Dillons Sunflower Showdown on ESPN Big Monday

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Via Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. – No. 8 Kansas (18-4, 6-3 Big 12) hits the road to face Kansas State (14-8, 4-5) on ESPN Big Monday...

Shooting Woes Plague K-State in Loss to 23/24 Oklahoma

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Via K-State Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. – On a night when it struggled offensively, Kansas State fought back from a 16-point halftime deficit to close to within...

K-State Falls to 4/4 Houston, 74-52

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Via K-State Athletics HOUSTON, Texas – Kansas State felt the wrath of the nation's top-ranked defense, as the No. 4/4 Houston held the Wildcats to just...

Late Run Carries 23/18 Iowa State Past K-State, 78-67

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Via K-State Athletics AMES, Iowa – No. 23/18 Iowa State used a 13-1 run with 4:09 remaining in a tie game to power past Kansas State...

Late 9-0 Run Propels K-State Past 9/9 Baylor in Overtime, 68-64

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Via K-State Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State's magic in overtime games under head coach Jerome Tang continued Tuesday night, as the Wildcats ended the game on a...

Late Run Lifts Texas Tech Past K-State, 60-59

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Via K-State Athletics LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech used a 14-4 game-ending run, including a game-deciding 3-point play from senior Joe Toussaint with 30 seconds to play, to...
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