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West Virginia vs Kansas State Final: 89-81 - Recap
Kansas State was burned for 27 points by Erik Stevenson on Saturday as West Virginia picked up a 89-81 win at WVU Coliseum.
West Virginia won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -5.5-point spread as favorites.
Kedrian Johnson had 23 points for West Virginia and Emmitt Matthews Jr. chipped in with 20 points. Kedrian Johnson had 6 assists for them, while Emmitt Matthews Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Kansas State got a 24-point performance from Keyontae Johnson, who was supported by 24 points from Markquis Nowell. Markquis Nowell had 8 assists in a losing cause for Kansas State, while Keyontae Johnson grabbed 6 rebounds.
West Virginia led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Kansas State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-29.