Photos by Lewis Marien – Mercury Staff Photographer
Kansas State defeats 16th-ranked Kansas, 81-73, in the latest meeting of the Sunflower Showdown, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan. The Wildcats have won five straight games, improving to 12-11 overall and 6-6 in Big 12 Conference play.
Kansas State huddles before their Big 12 Conference game against Kansas, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. Staff photo by Lewis Marien
Kansas State forward Coleman Hawkins protects the ball against defensive pressure by Kansas forward KJ Adams during their Big 12 Conference game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats beat the Jayhawks, 81-73. Staff photo by Lewis Marien
Kansas State guard Max Jones shoots for three of his 12 points during the Wildcats’ 81-73 Big 12 Conference win over Kansas, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. Staff photo by Lewis Marien
Kansas State guard Brendan Hausen works against Kansas guard Shakeel Moore during their Big 12 Conference game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats beat the Jayhawks, 81-73. Staff photo by Lewis Marien
Kansas State guard CJ Jones shoots a 3-pointer during the Wildcats’ 81-73 Big 12 Conference win over Kansas, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. Staff photo by Lewis Marien
A young Kansas State fan raises a sign during a Big 12 Conference men’s basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. Staff photo by Lewis Marien
Kansas State guard Mobi Ikegwuruka defends a shot from Kansas forward KJ Adams during their Big 12 Conference game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats beat the Jayhawks, 81-73. Staff photo by Lewis Marien
Kansas State forward David N’Guessan shoots over Kansas forward Flory Bidunga to beat the buzzer in the first half during the Wildcats’ 81-73 Big 12 Conference win over the Jayhawks, Saturday, at Bramlage Coliseum. N’Guessan scored 20 points and added seven rebounds. Staff photo by Lewis Marien
Kansas State forward Coleman Hawkins guards Kansas center Hunter Dickinson during their Big 12 Conference game Saturday at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats beat the Jayhawks, 81-73. Staff photo by Lewis Marien
Kansas State guard Brendan Hausen lets a 3-pointer fly during the Wildcats’ 81-73 Big 12 Conference win over Kansas, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. Staff photo by Lewis Marien
Kansas State guard Dug McDaniel drives for a layup over Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. during their Big 12 Conference game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. McDaniel had a double-double of 15 points and 11 assists in the Wildcats’ 81-73 win over the Jayhawks. Staff photo by Lewis Marien
Kansas State guard Max Jones defends Kansas guard Zeke Mayo during their Big 12 Conference game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats beat the Jayhawks, 81-73. Staff photo by Lewis Marien
Kansas State forward Coleman Hawkins celebrates courtside with former players Barry Brown Jr., left, and Michael Beasley during the Wildcats’ 81-73 Big 12 Conference win over Kansas, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum.Staff photo by Lewis Marien
Kansas head men’s basketball coach Bill Self walks the sideline during Kansas State’s 81-73 Big 12 Conference win Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum.Staff photo by Lewis Marien
Kansas State guard Max Jones falls to the floor after being fouled by Kansas guard AJ Storr during their Big 12 Conference game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats beat the Jayhawks, 81-73.Staff photo by Lewis Marien
Kansas State forward Coleman Hawkins shoots a 3-pointer during the Wildcats’ 81-73 Big 12 Conference win over Kansas, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. Staff photo by Lewis Marien
Kansas State guard CJ Jones defends Kansas guard Zeke Mayo during the Wildcats’ 81-73 Big 12 Conference win over the Jayhawks, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. Staff photo by Lewis Marien
A Kansas State fan holds a sign during a Big 12 Conference men’s basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. Staff photo by Lewis Marien
Kansas State men’s basketball head coach Jerome Tang celebrates with the student section after the Wildcats’ 81-73 Big 12 Conference win over Kansas, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum. Staff photo by Lewis Marien