Jan 20, 2022

K-State Builds Big Second Half Lead; Fends Off Late KU Charge

Posted Jan 20, 2022 11:01 AM

MANHATTAN, Kansas – K-State constructed a 16-point lead with just under six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, but Kansas rallied to tie the game with three minutes left before the Wildcats sealed the Dillons Sunflower Showdown win, 69-61, in Bramlage Coliseum on Wednesday night.

With the win, K-State has won 15 of the last 17 meetings in the series and over the last 45 meetings, the Wildcats own a record of 37-8.

K-State completes its two-game home stand this week on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m., as the Wildcats host (14/19) Oklahoma.

Sunday's game will air on ESPNU.