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Kansas State collected its sixth loss in conference play Tuesday night, falling 59–54 to West Virginia after one of the strongest first-half defensive showings of the year.
Kansas State enters Tuesday’s contest against the Mountaineers following its worst home loss in the Sunflower Showdown since 2018.
The lopsided defeat raises questions about the Wildcats’ struggles and adds urgency to turn things around as February fast approaches.
While the snow didn’t stop Kansas State fans from attending the Sunflower Showdown at Bramlage Coliseum on January 24, the hot scoring streak from the Kansas Jayhawks in the second half did.
Surrounded by a roaring crowd, the Kansas State Wildcats and the Utah Utes moved up and down the court, pushing the pace and continuing back-and-forth possessions. The Wildcats built a five-point lead after P.J. Haggerty hit a jump shot, but the Utes would battle back, tying the game at 74-74 with 3:18 remaining.
The Kansas State Wildcats grappled against the UCF Knights on several fronts throughout the night.
“We just didn’t deliver,” K-State head coach Jerome Tang said. “We had opportunities we didn’t take advantage of.”
The start of Big 12 play means a couple of things: physicality and the urge to win both increase significantly among players. While the Wildcats made sure to be physical and stay that way throughout the game, it wasn’t enough, and K-State was defeated 83-73.
Kansas State made quick work against Mississippi Valley State on Dec. 8 as the Wildcats came ready for the Delta Devils. This would be K-State’s first win after a four-game losing streak, and a big win it was. The Wildcats had their largest point margin of the season so far, leading by 59 points.
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Heads hung, and disappointment spread through Bramlage Coliseum as many fans filed out with two minutes left in the game.
“We didn't deserve to win,” K-State head coach Jerome Tang said. “We didn't deserve to wear a K-State uniform tonight. If I could have walked out, I'd have walked out a lot earlier. I'd have left with some of the fans.”
Looking at scouting reports and running through situations at practice are things every team does in preparation for a matchup. But when that last scenario at practice becomes the same circumstance during the game, there’s almost more on the line since it’s already been rehearsed.
Kansas State fans didn’t know what was more impressive, the basketball team’s performance or the comedic dog show at halftime. Both performances were winners and included high enthusiasm along with oohs and aahs throughout. While the four-legged friends put on quite the show, the Wildats defeated the California Golden Bears in a suspenseful 99-96 win.
