Arizona State falls to Kansas State 71-70, extends losing streak

Arizona State University (ASU) faced a disappointing 71-70 loss to Kansas State on Tuesday, continuing its trend of losing winnable games. The Sun Devils started strong with a 15-0 lead, but Kansas State responded with a 35-9 run to take control before halftime. Freshman Jayden Quaintance had a chance to win the game with two free throws in the final seconds but missed both, leading to criticism of his performance despite being a key contributor earlier. Alston Mason led ASU with 20 points, but the team's reliance on three-point shots proved costly, as they finished just 12-for-37 overall. Kansas State's David N'Guessan scored 22 points, helping the Wildcats secure their fourth consecutive victory. ASU's coach Bobby Hurley expressed frustration over the team's inability to close out games, pointing out that they are often close yet unable to secure wins.