UCF Secures Second Straight Big 12 Win Against Kansas State

Keyshawn Hall and Darius Johnson combine for 49 points as UCF hands Kansas State its fourth consecutive loss in a closely contested game.

UCF defeated Kansas State 80-76, marking their second consecutive win after a seven-game losing streak.
Keyshawn Hall led UCF with 26 points, while Darius Johnson added 23, continuing his streak of scoring at least 20 points in eight games this season.
Freshman Moustapha Thiam achieved his first career double-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and a career-high eight blocks.
Kansas State, now on a four-game losing streak, was led by Max Jones with 22 points, while Brendan Hausen contributed a critical four-point play late in the game but fell short of a comeback.
UCF's win keeps their slim hopes for a postseason bid alive, though they likely need additional victories in their remaining regular season games and the Big 12 tournament.