Kansas State opened the Jerome Tang era with a 93-59 win over Texas Rio Grande Valley Monday night.
The Wildcats scored the game’s first 5 points and never trailed.
Kansas State Coach Jerome Tang said there were several positives from the win.
Fifth-year senior Markquis Nowell and junior Nae’Qwan Tomlin each scored 14 points to lead the Wildcats. Fifth-year senior Keyontae Johnson added 13 points.
Kansas State plays at California Friday night.