Kansas State Triumphs Over George Washington in Paradise Jam Opener

David N’Guessan leads Wildcats to an 83-71 victory, advancing them to the winner's bracket in the Virgin Islands tournament.

Kansas State defeated George Washington 83-71 in the first round of the Paradise Jam tournament in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.
David N’Guessan led the Wildcats with 17 points and nine rebounds, continuing his streak of scoring in double figures in all five games this season.
Kansas State built a commanding 46-27 halftime lead, shooting 52% from the field in the first half, but faced a second-half surge from George Washington that narrowed the margin to four points before pulling away again.
George Washington’s Darren Buchanan Jr. and Jacoi Hutchinson contributed strong performances, with Hutchinson scoring 19 points, but the team struggled with 25% shooting in the first half.
The Wildcats advance to face Liberty on Sunday in the winner's bracket, while George Washington moves to the consolation bracket to play Louisiana-Lafayette.