West Virginia fought back in the second half behind 22 points from Javon Small, but it wasn’t enough. K-State essentially clinched the game when Hawkins sent a terrific pass to N’Guessan for a dunk that gave the Wildcats a 62-42 lead with 5:41 remaining.

Kansas State had all the reason to feel down after enduring a six-game losing streak that lasted nearly a month. Things got better after Saturday's 73-60 victory against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Bramlage Coliseum.

Kansas State basketball coach Jerome Tang knew that eventually the Wildcats needed a win to keep believing. Finally, things fell into place Saturday.

No. 23 West Virginia shot 24.1% in the first half and trailed 42-18 at the half and could not overcome the 24-point deficit as the Kansas State

West Virginia entered Saturday’s matchup with Kansas State at Bramlage Coliseum looking to avoid consecutive losses — something the Mountaineers had successfully done following each of their first four setbacks this season.

Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, KS TV: CBS Sports VITALS: Kansas State has now lost six in a row after dropping to Baylor

The Kansas State Wildcats (7-11, 1-6 Big 12) hope to end a six-game losing streak when they host the West Virginia Mountaineers (13-5, 4-3 Big 12) at 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at

BOTTOM LINE: Javon Small and No. 23 West Virginia take on Coleman Hawkins and Kansas State on Saturday. The Wildcats are 5-3 on their home court. Kansas State has a 1-3 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

Dug McDaniel scored 15 points and David N’Guessan added 14 as Kansas State snapped a six-game skid with a 73-60 win over No. 23 West Virginia on Saturday night. The Wildcats (8-11, 2-6 Big 12) charged to a 19-2 lead and shot 26 for 55 (47.

Dug McDaniel scored 15 points as Kansas State snapped a six-game losing streak with a 73-60 win against No. 23 West Virginia on Saturday in Manhattan, Kan. David N'Guessan scored

Kansas State forward David N’Guessan throws down a dunk over West Virginia forward Jonathan Powell during Saturday’s Big 12 Conference game at Bramlage Coliseum. N’Guessan had 14 points in the Wildcats’ 73-60 win against the Mountaineers. K-State snaps a six-game skid. After several near misses, the Kansas State men are back in the winner’s circle.