Darrion Williams scored 16 points, Elijah Hawkins added 14 with nine assists for Texas Tech and the Red Raiders held Kansas State scoreless for the final 5-plus minutes in their 61-57 win.

In-state rivals hit the court as we continue our College Basketball odds series with a Kansas State-Kansas prediction and pick.

K-State comes into Saturday’s noon clash at Allen Fieldhouse with a record of 7-9 (1-4 in the Big 12); KU is 12-4 (3-2).

A sloppy offensive display by Kansas State through 17 minutes against Texas Tech had many fans ready to cast the same narratives about the team. Alas, an 11-0 run near the end of the second half shifted the energy,

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N'Guessan's first-half performance shifted the tide and helped Kansas State climb out of its early hole. His defense a

Texas Tech held Kansas State scoreless for the game's final 5:49 and sent the Wildcats to a fourth consecutive loss with a 61-57 decision on Tuesday night in Manhattan, Kan.

For that reason, K-State (7-9, 1-4 Big 12) fell even further below .500 in this disappointing season. Texas Tech (12-4, 3-2 Big 12) left town with an important road win thanks in part to 16 points from Darrion Williams. The Wildcats will next be in action on Saturday against rival Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse.

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