In a hard-fought match, Kansas State defeated Cincinnati 54-49 on Wednesday night. David N’Guessan led the Wildcats with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Dug McDaniel added 13 points. K-State made a crucial 14-8 run in the second half, with N’Guessan and McDaniel scoring key baskets to build a seven-point lead. Despite Cincinnati closing the gap late in the game, Kansas State managed to secure the win with Brendan Hausen making two free throws for a final score of 54-49.
This victory marked Kansas State’s first back-to-back wins since early February, bringing their record to 15-15 overall and 9-10 in the Big 12 conference. With one regular-season game left, the Wildcats are tied for eighth place with West Virginia and TCU. On the other hand, Cincinnati’s record now stands at 17-13 overall and 7-12 in their conference.
Up next, Kansas State will host No. 10 Iowa State, while Cincinnati will visit Oklahoma State, both games scheduled for Saturday. As the regular season nears its end, the Wildcats and the Bearcats will be looking to finish strong and improve their standing in the conference rankings. This win against Cincinnati has given Kansas State a much-needed boost as they head into the final stretch of the season.
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