Kansas State guard Dug McDaniel saves a loose ball from going out of bounds during the Wildcats’ 73-60 Big 12 Conference win over West Virginia Saturday at Bramlage Coliseum. Staff photo by Lewis MarienKansas State forward Coleman Hawkins guards West Virginia forward Amani Hansberry during their Big 12 Conference game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. Hawkins had 11 points and seven rebounds in the Wildcats’ 73-60 win over the Mountaineers. Staff photo by Lewis Marien
After several near misses, the Kansas State men are back in the winner’s circle.
A six-game losing streak was snapped Saturday evening as an incredible start by the Wildcats propelled them to a 73-60 win over No. 23 West Virginia, their first victory since a win over Cincinnati to open Big 12 play on Dec. 30.
“There’s definitely a weight lift,” head coach Jerome Tang said. “Man, losing sucks, and even though we saw that we were getting better and we were close, that doesn’t satisfy you. But what’s really important now is, can we keep getting better after a win?”
Kansas State guard CJ Jones shoots a 3-pointer over West Virginia guard Javon Small (7) during the Wildcats’ 73-60 Big 12 Conference win against the Mountaineers Saturday at Bramlage Coliseum. Jones scored 10 points and grabbed six rebounds. Staff photo by Lewis MarienTyreek Smith watches pregame shootaround of Kansas State’s Big 12 Conference game against West Virginia, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. Staff photo by Lewis MarienKansas State guard Max Jones looks for a rebound with West Virginia’s Jonathan Powell, left, and Toby Okani during their Big 12 Conference game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats beat the Mountaineers, 73-60. Staff photo by Lewis MarienKansas State forward David N’Guessan guards West Virginia center Eduardo Andre during the Wildcats’ 73-60 Big 12 Conference win against the Mountaineers, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. Staff photo by Lewis MarienKansas State guard Brendan Hausen shoots a 3-pointer during the Wildcats’ 73-60 Big 12 Conference win over West Virginia, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. Staff photo by Lewis MarienWest Virginia head men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries looks on during Kansas State’s 73-60 Big 12 Conference win Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. Staff photo by Lewis MarienKansas State guard Dug McDaniel defends West Virginia guard Javon Small during the Wildcats’ 73-60 Big 12 Conference win over the Mountaineers, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. Staff photo by Lewis MarienKansas State forward Coleman Hawkins works against a West Virginia defender during their Big 12 Conference game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats beat the Mountaineers, 73-60. Staff photo by Lewis MarienKansas State guard Max Jones drives for a layup past West Virginia forward Amani Hansberry during their Big 12 Conference game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats beat the Mountaineers, 73-60. Staff photo by Lewis MarienKansas State guard Mobi Ikegwuruka controls the ball next to West Virginia guard Jonathan Powell during the Wildcats’ 73-60 Big 12 Conference win against the Mountaineers, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. Staff photo by Lewis MarienKansas State head men’s basketball coach Jerome Tang directs his team in a Big 12 Conference game against West Virginia, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats beat the Mountaineers, 73-60. Staff photo by Lewis MarienKansas State fans erupt after a score during the Wildcats’ 73-60 Big 12 Conference win over West Virginia, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. Staff photo by Lewis MarienKansas State guard Max Jones reacts after the final buzzer to seal the Wildcats’ 73-60 Big 12 Conference win over West Virginia, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. Staff photo by Lewis Marien
