Kansas State Tops No. 16 Cincinnati 70-67

Kansas State Men's Basketball secured a crucial 70-67 victory over No. 16 Cincinnati in their Big 12 opener, marking the end of a three-game losing streak. Senior Coleman Hawkins led the Wildcats with 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Dug McDaniel contributed 17 points. Kansas State maintained control for most of the game, responding effectively to a late push from Cincinnati, who tied the game at 56. Key plays included David N'Guessan's pivotal three-point play and C.J. Jones' clutch free throws in the final moments, helping secure the win. Cincinnati struggled with turnovers, committing 15 that allowed Kansas State to capitalize with points off those mistakes. The Wildcats improved their record to 7-5, while Cincinnati fell to 10-2, both teams preparing for their next matchups against TCU and Arizona, respectively.