The nicest thing you can say about West Virginia-Kansas State is that it's over
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The nicest thing about West Virginia 65, Kansas State 59 would be to say nothing at all, but ...
"FIFTY-SEVEN PERCENT AT THE FREE-THROW LINE, BRUCE! LET'S GET ON THAT!"
... we're obligated ...
"REFS AREN'T SUPPOSED TO BE ON THE HIGHLIGHTS!"
... to try and ...
"WHAT DO YOU DO AT PRACTICE, COACH?"
... pick over the bones. Yeah.
Warm, yes.
Fuzzy, not so much.
On the...
No. 17 Mountaineers turn up pressure, throttle K-State 65-59
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Tarik Phillip matched a career-high 12 points and West Virginia, relying on its high-pressure defense, shut down Kansas State for a 65-59 victory Tuesday night.
In a game marred by fouls and poor play, the Mountaineers (17-3, 5-2 Big 12) forced the Wildcats (12-9, 5-3) into 25 turnovers while holding them to 36 percent shooting from the field.
West Virginia...
Bracket Watch: Big 12 could send eight teams to March Madness
The Big 12 continues to hold the No. 1 spot in the conference RPI ratings, and the league’s depth is exceptional. I currently have seven of the league’s 10 teams in my 68-team field, and an eighth, Kansas State, is knocking on the door.
The 12-8 Wildcats struggled in their non-conference schedule but have started off 5-2 in league play, tied for second place. Meanwhile, over...
College basketball on television: Jan. 27
Other than four SEC games, the highlight of Tuesday’s college basketball television package involves four teams trying to claw out of the middle of the Big 12 pack. West Virginia visits Kansas State at 7 p.m. on ESPN2. Kansas State … Continue reading →
After ugly start, K-State in thick of Big 12 title chase
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Kansas State has charged toward the top of the Big 12 standings.
The Wildcats (12-8, 5-2) have won five of their last six games, including wins over ranked opponents Oklahoma and Baylor and once-ranked Oklahoma State. They are just a half-game behind Kansas for first place heading into Tuesday night's game against No. 17 West Virginia, which is tied with Iowa...
Senior Bowl: Tyler Lockett makes great sideline catch on deflected pass
Great concentration here by Kansas State WR Tyler Lockett as Bryan Bennett’s pass was deflected….
Lockett is projected as a second to third rounder by NFL Draft Scout.
Senior Bowl: Tyler Lockett makes great sideline catch on deflected pass
Great concentration here by Kansas State WR Tyler Lockett as Bryan Bennett’s pass was deflected….
Lockett is projected as a second to third rounder by NFL Draft Scout.
Williams' hot shooting lifts K-State past Oklahoma St
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) -- Nino Williams would have fit right in during the era of short-shorts, when set shots were the norm and there was no such thing as a 3-point line.
Then again, Kansas State's senior forward is doing just fine these days, too.
Williams kept pouring in jumpers while scoring 20 points, and the Wildcats led from start to finish in a 63-53 victory over Oklahoma State...
Williams' hot shooting lifts K-State past Oklahoma State, 63-53
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Nino Williams scored 20 points on some hot shooting, Marcus Foster added 14 points and Kansas State led Oklahoma State from start to finish in a 63-53 victory Saturday.
Justin Edwards also had 14 points for the Wildcats (12-8, 5-2 Big 12), who avenged a loss to the Cowboys earlier this month by winning for the fifth time in their last six games.
The Wildcats shot...
Williams' hot shooting lifts K-State past Oklahoma State, 63-53
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Nino Williams scored 20 points on some hot shooting, Marcus Foster added 14 points and Kansas State led Oklahoma State from start to finish in a 63-53 victory Saturday.
Justin Edwards also had 14 points for the Wildcats (12-8, 5-2 Big 12), who avenged a loss to the Cowboys earlier this month by winning for the fifth time in their last six games.
The Wildcats shot...
Williams' hot shooting lifts K-State past Oklahoma St, 63-53
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Nino Williams scored 20 points on some hot shooting, Marcus Foster added 14 points and Kansas State led Oklahoma State from start to finish in a 63-53 victory Saturday.
Justin Edwards also had 14 points for the Wildcats (12-8, 5-2 Big 12), who avenged a loss to the Cowboys earlier this month by winning for the fifth time in their last six games.
The Wildcats...
No. 3 Baylor wins 17th in a row, 68-46 over Kansas State
WACO, Texas (AP) Alexis Prince scored 18 points and was big in two key runs to help No. 3 Baylor win its 17th consecutive game, 68-46 over Kansas State on Saturday.
Baylor (18-1, 7-0 Big 12) went ahead to stay with a 15-1 run over a nearly 6 1/2-minute span in the first half when the Wildcats missed eight consecutive shots after Bri Craig's 3-pointer gave them their only lead at...
College basketball on television: Jan. 24
College basketball on television for Saturday: 12:00 – Oklahoma State at Kansas State (ESPN2) 12:00 – Tulsa at East Carolina (ESPN News) 12:00 – Rutgers at Penn State (ESPNU) 12:00 – Kentucky at South Carolina (ESPN) 1:00 – Texas A&M … Continue reading →
Vine: Kansas State Star Receiver Tyler Lockett Made A Defender Look Silly During Senior Bowl Practice
This year’s NFL Draft features a number of standout wide receivers, including Kansas State star Tyler Lockett. The Wildcat star caught 106 passes for 1,515 yards and 11 touchdowns this season, and is showing off some of the skills that led to that remarkable season during Senior Bowl practices this week. Northwestern State cornerback Imoan Claiborne got the worst of it during today’s...
WATCH: Kansas State WR Tyler Lockett Looking Good During Senior Bowl Workouts
K-State wide receiver Tyler Lockett had a good enough season and career for the Wildcats to not need to shine at the Senior Bowl, but it never hurts to put your best foot forward wherever you are. Perhaps by doing so in the senior bowl environment against some of the best the college ranks have to offer anyone on the fence about his value will move off of the fence and become a believer...
Kansas State president named new NCAA board chairman
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Kansas State President Kirk Schulz has been named the new chairman of the NCAA's board of governors.
He will hold that job through the governing body's annual convention in January 2017. He replaces Michigan State President Lou Anna Simon, whose term ended last weekend.
The restructured board is now comprised of 20 presidents and chancellors from all three divisions...
'Sky is the limit' for Nick Marshall at cornerback, says Kansas State's Tyler Lockett
Marshall faced off against some of the nation's best receivers. He won Round 1 against Kansas State's Tyler Lockett on a stop route, but the All-Big 12 receiver sped past Marshall and hauled in a deep pass, too.
Men’s Basketball: Cyclones stand strong late against Wildcats
Even with Kansas State sharing first place in the Big 12, it didn’t feel like a statement opportunity for the Iowa State men’s basketball team coming off its win against Kansas.
Oh, for an Angel: K-State still has more questions than answers at point guard
What drives you nuts -- or should, if you care -- is that almost all the other pieces are right there, neatly laid out, on the game board. Hustle (Nino Williams). Muscle (Thomas Gipson). Flash (Marcus Foster). Depth (Justin Edwards, Stephen Hurt, Malek Harris). A nasty, floor-slapping defensive mindset.
But when it comes to point guard -- the straw that stirs everything, the backbone...
Men’s Basketball: Cyclones outlast Wildcats, 77-71
No. 9 Iowa State men’s basketball outscored Kansas State 8-2 over the last four minutes to claim a 77-71 victory Tuesday night at Hilton Coliseum.
Video: Hoiberg on Kansas State
No. 9 Iowa State men’s basketball hosts Kansas State on Tuesday (6 p.m. ESPN2). Coach Fred Hoiberg previews the game and also talks about avoiding a letdown following the big win over No. 11 Kansas last Saturday.
Michael Beasley Dropped Record 59 Points In CBA All-Star Game (Video)
Michael Beasley is loving life in China. Despite only being allowed to play alternating quarters, Beasley dropped a record 59 points in the Chinese Basketball Association all-star game.
The former Kansas State standout and No. 2 overall selection in the 2008 NBA draft, had gone overseas, signing a one-year deal with the Yao Ming-owned Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball...
Oh, if only K-State's Nino Williams played every game against Baylor
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Kansas State forward Nino Williams could make a career out of just playing against Baylor.
Williams broke out with a big game against the Bears on Saturday, throwing down 18 points to go with seven rebounds in a 63-61 win. Last season, Williams struck for 35 total points in two games against Baylor.
Williams' magic against his team had Bears coach Scott Drew scratching...
No. 22 Bears go cold down the stretch, can’t stop K-State, 63-61
MANHATTAN, Kan. — With a chance to finish off a big road win against Kansas State, Baylor went cold down the stretch and couldn’t seal the deal.
Kansas State holds on late to beat No. 22 Baylor, 63-61
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Nino Williams had 18 points to lead a big second-half rally, and Kansas State forced Kenny Chery to miss a layup at the buzzer to preserve a 63-61 victory over No. 22 Baylor on Saturday.
Marcus Foster added 11 points and Thomas Gipson finished with nine, including a clutch free throw with 4.8 seconds left, to help the Wildcats (10-7, 4-1 Big 12) win their fourth...
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