FAU holds off Nowell and K-State to reach 1st Final Four
March 26, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Alijah Martin sent a message early for upstart Florida Atlantic, soaring to the basket for a one-handed jam and chirping with the Kansas State players about his poster moment at Madison Square Garden.
Nowell’s heroics not enough to get K-State to Final Four
March 26, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Playing in front of a Madison Square Garden crowd that was riveted every time he touched the ball, Markquis Nowell did everything he could to carry Kansas State to its first Final Four since 1964.
New York, Las Vegas players shine brightest in March Madness
March 25, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Long known as the city that never sleeps, New York has a rival for that title in 24/7 Las Vegas, and in both places, stars shine as bright as the neon lights in Times Square or the Vegas Strip.
Nowell has record 19 assists as Kansas State reaches Elite 8
March 24, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Markquis Nowell broke the NCAA Tournament record for assists in a game with 19, his last two on spectacular passes in the final minute of overtime, and Kansas State beat Michigan State 98-93 on Thursday night in a Sweet 16 thriller at Madison Square Garden.
Nowell breaks NCAA assist record, KSU beats MSU 98-93 in OT
March 24, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Markquis Nowell walked the ball up the floor with the score tied in the final minute of overtime and exchanged animated hand signals with his coach, Jerome Tang.
West Virginia beats No. 11 Kansas State to help NCAA hopes
March 4, 2023 GMTMORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Emmitt Matthews’ last regular-season home game at West Virginia was even better than he had envisioned.
Matthews played for Washington a year ago before returning to West Virginia, where he had spent his first three seasons.
Sills, seniors lead No. 11 K-State to 85-69 win over Sooners
March 2, 2023 GMTMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Keyontae Johnson and Markquis Nowell have been the savvy seniors leading Kansas State's basketball renaissance all season, a nearly inseparable duo helping to put the No. 11 Wildcats in position to make a deep March run.
Nowell’s 22 points lead No. 14 Kansas St. past Oklahoma St.
February 25, 2023 GMTSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Markquis Nowell had 22 points, eight assists and four steals and No. 14 Kansas State defeated Oklahoma State 73-68 on Saturday for its third straight win.
Keyontae Johnson added 17 points for the Wildcats (22-7, 10-6 Big 12), who swept the regular-season series.
No. 14 Kansas State beats No. 9 Baylor with big second half
February 22, 2023 GMTMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Keyontae Johnson scored 25 points, Markquis Nowell added 14 points and 10 assists, and No. 14 Kansas State followed a long first-half slump with a big second-half run to beat ninth-ranked Baylor 75-65 on Tuesday night.
Johnson leads No. 14 K-State to 75-65 win over No. 9 Baylor
February 22, 2023 GMTMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State coach Jerome Tang leaped onto the courtside table and pumped his fists, then landed a spectacular dismount, before climbing into the student section and joining in the “Wabash Cannonball” dance to celebrate another ranked win.
Nowell scores 20, No. 12 K-State beats No. 19 Iowa St 61-55
February 18, 2023 GMTMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Markquis Nowell hit a 3-pointer from near midcourt with 2:42 remaining to help boost No. 12 Kansas State to a 61-55 win over No. 19 Iowa State on Saturday.
Nowell, No. 12 Kansas State finish fast, top No. 17 TCU
February 8, 2023 GMTMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Markquis Nowell scored 18 points and No. 12 Kansas State finished strong, snapping a two-game skid by beating No. 17 TCU 82-61 on Tuesday night.
No. 8 Kansas avenges loss to No. 7 Kansas State
February 1, 2023 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jalen Wilson had 20 points, Kevin McCullar Jr. added 16 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 8 Kansas avenged a loss to Kansas State just a couple of weeks ago with a 90-78 victory over the seventh-ranked Wildcats on Tuesday night.
No. 8 Kansas avenges earlier loss to No. 7 K-State, 90-78
February 1, 2023 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jalen Wilson remembers every slight. Every criticism. Every chip that's landed on his shoulder.
You can bet the Kansas forward remembers watching Kansas State fans storm the court after beating the Jayhawks.
Johnson, Nowell lead No. 5 K-State to 64-50 win over Florida
January 29, 2023 GMTMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Keyontae Johnson gathered with a few of his old Florida teammates after leading No. 5 Kansas State to a 64-50 win over the Gators on Saturday night, the group smiling for some cameras for a picture he'll no doubt cherish.
No. 12 Iowa State holds on to beat No. 5 Kansas State 80-76
January 25, 2023 GMTAMES, Iowa (AP) — Jaren Holmes matched his season high with 23 points as No. 12 Iowa State held on to beat No. 5 Kansas State 80-76 on Tuesday night.
The Cyclones (15-4, 6-2 Big 12) moved into a three-way tie atop the conference standings with the Wildcats and Texas.
Nowell scores 23 as Kansas State beats Texas Tech 68-58
January 21, 2023 GMTMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — This time, Markquis Nowell led the way for No. 13 Kansas State.
Nowell had 23 points, eight rebounds and five assists, and Kansas State beat Texas Tech 68-58 on Saturday.
No. 17 TCU snaps No. 11 Kansas State’s 9-game winning streak
January 14, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Eddie Lampkin Jr. slammed both of his hands on the court after a layup during TCU's early go-ahead run, doing his best to work the home fans into more of a frenzy. All of his inside baskets helped, too.
Nowell leads No. 11 Kansas St past OSU for 9th straight win
January 11, 2023 GMTMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Markquis Nowell scored 20 points and found Keyontae Johnson for an alley-oop dunk with 38 seconds left as No. 11 Kansas State held off Oklahoma State 65-57 on Tuesday night.
Johnson added 12 points and Desi Sills had 11 for the Wildcats (15-1, 4-0 Big 12), who won their ninth straight and exceeded their victory total from last season.
Kansas State 14-1 after overtime victory at No. 19 Baylor
January 8, 2023 GMTWACO, Texas (AP) — New Kansas State coach Jerome Tang had a tough time enjoying another big victory for the Wildcats. This one came against one of his closest friends and former team.
Markquis Nowell had the first 30-point, 10-assist game in school history, his 14th assist coming on Ismael Massoud's go-ahead 3-pointer with 31 seconds left in overtime in the Wildcats' 97-95 victory Saturday at No.
Nowell scores 36 as Kansas State beats No. 6 Texas 116-103
January 4, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Markquis Nowell had 36 points and nine assists as Kansas State beat No. 6 Texas 116-103 on Tuesday night with a stunning offensive outburst that gave first-year Wildcats coach Jerome Tang his biggest victory.
Nowell scores 36 as K-State rolls over No. 6 Texas 116-103
January 4, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Markquis Nowell had 36 points and nine assists as Kansas State beat No. 6 Texas 116-103 on Tuesday night, setting a school scoring record with a stunning offensive outburst that gave first-year Wildcats coach Jerome Tang his biggest victory.
Kansas State rallies, beats No. 24 West Virginia 82-76 in OT
January 1, 2023 GMTMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Markquis Nowell had a game-high 23 points and 10 assists, Keyontae Johnson scored 18, and Abayomi Iyiola added a career-best 14 points as Kansas State rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat No.
Tomlin scores 26, K-State holds off Radford 73-65
December 21, 2022 GMTMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Nae’Qwan Tomlin scored 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Keyontae Johnson added 16 points and seven rebounds and Kansas State held off Radford 73-65 on Wednesday for its fifth straight win.
Seven score in double figures as K-State rips Incarnate Word
December 11, 2022 GMTMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Keyontae Johnson scored 18 points to lead seven in double figures and Kansas State routed Incarnate Word 98-50 on Sunday.
Johnson made 7 of 9 field goals, including 3 of 5 3-pointers and added five assists, four rebounds and three steals.