Kansas State defeats No. 23 West Virginia 73-60, ends 6-game losing streak

Kansas State ended its six-game losing streak with a decisive 73-60 victory over No. 23 West Virginia, propelled by Dug McDaniel's 15 points and strong offensive contributions from David N'Guessan and Max Jones. The Wildcats raced to a 19-2 lead early in the game and maintained a significant advantage throughout, shooting 47.3% from the field. Despite a game-high 22 points from West Virginia's Javon Small, the Mountaineers struggled offensively, particularly from beyond the arc, making only four of 21 three-point attempts. West Virginia's defeat marks their first consecutive losses of the season, following a prior loss to Arizona State. Kansas State has shown improvement in recent games, indicating potential momentum as they prepare for their next matchup. Both teams will look to rebound in their upcoming games, with Kansas State hosting Oklahoma State and West Virginia facing No. 7 Houston.