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Kansas State Edges Arizona State in Big 12 Tournament Opener

Coleman Hawkins' season-high 26 points propel Kansas State past a short-handed Arizona State team to advance to the second round.

Mar 11, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Andrej Jakimovski (23) shoots the ball around TCU Horned Frogs center Malick Diallo (32) during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
Mar 11, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; UCF Knights guard Keyshawn Hall (4) drives to the basket during the second half against the Utah Utes at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
Mar 11, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats forward Dillon Mitchell (23) and Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Connor Dow (13) go after a loose ball during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
Mar 11, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas State Wildcats guard Coleman Hawkins (33) drives to the basket during the first half against the Arizona State Sun Devils at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kansas State defeated Arizona State 71-66 in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament, led by Coleman Hawkins' 26-point performance.
  • Arizona State played with just seven scholarship players due to injuries and dismissals, including the continued absence of star freshman Jayden Quaintance.
  • David N'Guessan, Kansas State's leading scorer, was limited by foul trouble but sealed the game with a crucial three-point play in the final minute.
  • Kansas State capitalized on turnovers, scoring 20 points off turnovers despite committing more turnovers than Arizona State.
  • The Wildcats advance to face No. 7 seed Baylor in the second round of the tournament on Wednesday night.