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The Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament is set for March 10-14 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Arizona, the top seed, leads a competitive field with Houston, Kansas, and Texas Tech also earning double-byes. The tournament culminates in the finals, with an automatic NCAA Championship bid at stake.

Freshman Darryn Peterson led No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks to a 104-85 victory over Kansas State, scoring 27 points. Seniors Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. had standout performances, contributing 23 points and a near triple-double, respectively. The win improves Kansas to 22-9 and secures a double-bye in the Big 12 Tournament.

K-State overcame a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat Texas Tech, 58-51, in the Big 12 Women's Basketball Tournament, marking the largest comeback since 2021. Four players scored in double figures, with Nastja Claessens leading with 14 points. K-State advances to face Oklahoma State in the quarterfinals.

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

K-State faced a challenging game against Baylor, losing 80-54 in Waco, Texas, after an exhausting stretch of four games in eight days. Tess Heal and Jordan Speiser scored 12 points each, while Baylor's Taliah Scott led with 20 points. K-State struggles were evident with poor shooting and turnovers.

Kansas defeated Kansas State 75-68, securing a Dillons Sunflower Showdown sweep with contributions from four players scoring in double figures, led by S'Mya Nichols with 17 points. The victory improved Kansas's record to 17-11, marking their first season sweep of Kansas State since 2012-13, ending a six-game losing streak at Bramlage Coliseum.

K-State secured a decisive 93-67 victory over UCF, marked by a strong first quarter. Tess Heal led the Wildcats with 19 points, while Nastja Claessens, Jordan Speiser, and Gina Garcia contributed significantly. K-State's shooting was exceptional throughout, achieving their highest shooting percentage of the season. They next face Kansas on Saturday.

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.

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.

K-State women's basketball team achieved a 70-61 victory over Oklahoma State, marking their first consecutive home wins since early November. Junior Nastja Claessens led with 18 points, supported by Tess Heal's 16. K-State's defense restricted Oklahoma State to their lowest scoring in a half this season, securing their strong performance.