Manhattan – Basketball of the state of Kansas is finally back in the column of victories.
It was not always pretty, but the Wildcats took a hot start, then leaning on the stifling defense to go back to each attempt to return from Colorado on Sunday to win a 65-56 victory in Coliseum Bramage.
With the victory, K-State (14-15, 8-10 Big 12) ended a sequence of four consecutive defeats and maintained Colorado (11-18, 2-16) without victory on the road at 0-9. The Wildcats still have two regular season games, going on the Cincinnati road on Wednesday before finishing at home against Iowa State on Wednesday.
David N’Guessan collected 21 points and eight rebounds to lead K-State, Brendan Hausen adding 11 points and dug McDaniel 10 to go with seven assists. RJ Smith led Colorado with 11 points, while Bangot Dak and Sebastian Rancik each had 10.
K-State never dragged into the match, taking control with a race at the start of 10 points to break 2-2 equality. The Wildcats led 33-22 at halftime and stretched it to 17 in the second period before Colorado was a late race.
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Final: Kansas State 65, Colorado 56
David N’Guessan scores 21 points to reach 1,000 for his career and K-State ends a sequence of four consecutive defeats with a 65-56 victory in 65-56 against Colorado.
K-State wishes to eliminate Colorado, 65-56, and improves at 14-15 in total, 8-10 in the Big 12. With his 21 points, David N’Guessan reaches 1000 points for his career. pic.twitter.com/lmn7i0ry56
– Arne Green (@arnegreen) March 2, 2025
WildCats leaving the door open
K-State missed four other consecutive shots, but Colorado has not yet taken advantage. The Wildcats lead 58-47 with 3:58 on the left.
The heating of Colorado, the cuts lead to 11
Colorado has made its last six shots and K-State is 1 for 7, allowing the Buffalo To reduce the advance to 54-43 with 7:19 on the left.
The buffs draw 60% in half at 34.8, but the Wildcats have an advantage of 8-0 in the second chance for half.
Another race for K-State and lead reaches 17
K-State is on a 7-0 race with the development of Macaleab Rich on a Dug McDaniel lob pushing the Wildcat advance at 46-29. Timeout Colorado with 14:03 on the left.
K-State led by 13 to the first media period
K-State leads Colorado, 42-29, with 15:52 on the left.
Summary in the first half: K-State’s defense was solid
K-State limited Colorado to 31% first half shot, including 2 out of 13 from the 3-point beach. The Wildcats also had a huge advantage, 16-3, on reversal points.
The Wildcats did not lit it either in half, pulling 35.7% but made four points at 3 points and the nine of their free throws. The Colorado exceeded K-State in half, 19-16, and had an advantage of 5-0 in the second chance.
David N’Guessan leads K-State with nine points, Dug McDaniel has seven with four assists and Brendan Hausen six points on a pair of three. For Colorado, RJ Smith has seven points when no other buffalo scored more than four.
Half-time: Kansas State 33, Colorado 22
A good defensive half for K-State, who has not yet followed in the game. The biggest advance of the Wildcats was 16 points before Colorado closed half-time on a 5-0 sequence.
The Colorado marks the last five points of half-time, but K-State still leads 33-22 to the break. David N’Guessan is nine points and dug McDaniel seven with four assists. The Wildcats are 9 out of 9 of the free throw line. pic.twitter.com/wn8xyinjfh
– Arne Green (@arnegreen) March 2, 2025
K-State remains in control
The Colorado has cut the head of K-State to a single figure, only to make David Castillo respond with two frank throws and a 3-point pointer to postpone the Wildcat advance at 31-17 with 3:19 to do in half.
Wildcats go early on the bench
Jerome Tang has extended his rotation so far, going to nine depths with CJ Jones, Macaleab Rich, David Castillo and Taj Manning – Yes, Taj Manning – Seeing Action in the first 12 minutes.
The Wildcats lead 20-9 with 7:46 to do in the first half.
Wildcats extend their heads with a mini-run
K-State scored six consecutive points and leads 20-7, forcing Colorado to call the waiting time. Digked McDaniel and David N’Guessan with seven points each for the Wildcats.
Wildcats continue to lead to under 12
The K-State offensive has cooled considerably, but the Wildcats continue to lead Colorado in difficulty, 14-7, with Max Jones going to the line at 11:43 am from the first half.
The Colorado only draws 25% and missed the three 3 -point trials and 3 free throws out of 4. Wildcats draw 50% with a pointer at 3 and 3 on the Franc launches line.
Rare fast start for K-State
K-State was late at the start during his sequence of four consecutive defeats. Today, the Wildcats rush to an advance of 10-2 with 15:51 to do in the first half.
The Colorado is 1 in 5 with 3 reversals. K-State draws 36%, including 1 in 4 out of 3, but made the five free throws.
Here are your beginners for K-State vs Colorado
Coleman Hawkins remains away for K-State, which means that Ugo Onyenso will start again at the center alongside striker David N’Gussan. The guards, as usual, are dug McDaniel, Max Jones and Brendan Hausen.
For Colorado, Julian Hammond and RJ Smith will start in Guard, with Sebastian Rancik, Bangot Dak and Andrej Jakimmovski in the front area.
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Kansas State vs Colorado prediction
K-State lost four consecutive games and again should be without the injured striker Coleman Hawkins, but three of the losses during the slippage were on the road. The Colorado has divided its last four games, but it is without victory on the road this season, so it is an opportunity for the Wildcats to get back on the right track.
Prediction: Kansas State 75, Colorado 68
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Arne Green is based in Salina and covers the sports of Kansas State University for the Gannett network. It can be reached at granted@gannett.com Or on Twitter at @arngreen.
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