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Kansas State Downs Wichita State 55-50 - Match Report
Kansas State earned a 55-50 victory over Wichita State on Saturday, getting 17 points from Keyontae Johnson at Fred Bramlage Coliseum.
Kansas State won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -7.5-point spread.
Kansas State got 14 points from Nae'Qwan Tomlin and another 11 points from Markquis Nowell. Markquis Nowell contributed 7 assists, while Nae'Qwan Tomlin cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Wichita State got 11 points from Craig Porter Jr. in a losing cause and another 9 points from Jaykwon Walton. Gus Okafor contributed 2 assists for them, while Jaykwon Walton had 9 rebounds.
Kansas State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Wichita State as they grabbed 33 boards, while Kansas State only had 30
Next game, Kansas State takes its act home to face Abilene Christian looking for another win. For Wichita State, they head home to face Longwood.