Kansas State advanced to the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament with a 77-65 win over Montana State Friday night.
Kansas State Coach Jerome Tang said there were several big keys to winning the game.
4 Wildcats scored in double-figures led by Keyontae Johnson with 18 points.
Markquis Nowell added 17 points and 14 assists.
Nae’Qwan Tomlin finished with 13 points and David NGuessan added 10 points.
Kansas State will play Kentucky Sunday in the 2nd round with tipoff at 1:40 pm.
Kentucky outscored Providence 61-53.
1 big upset Fairleigh Dickinson became the 2nd 16 seed to defeat a number 1 seed outscoring Purdue 63-58.
Fairleigh Dickinson Coach Tobin Anderson said their style of play was the difference.
Purdue Coach Matt Painter said they were outplayed.
Fairleigh Dickinson next plays Florida Atlantic.
First round scores for Big 12 teams:
Baylor 74 UC Santa Barbara 56
TCU 72 Arizona State 70
Pittsburgh 59 Iowa State 41
