Kansas State has advanced to the Elite 8 of the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament after outscoring Michigan State 98-93 in overtime Thursday night.
The game featured 16 lead changes and 14 ties.
Markquis Nowell powered the Wildcats scoring 20 points set an NCAA Tournament record with 19 assists.
5 other Wildcats scored in double-figures led by Keyontae Johnson with 22 points.
Ish Massoud added 15 points, Cam Carter 12 and Nae’Qwan Tomlin and David N’Guessan both scored 11 points.
Kansas State will next play Florida Atlantic in the Elite 8.
FAU defeated Tennessee 62-55.
Saturday’s game will tip off at 5:09 pm with a trip to the final 4 on the line.
In the West regional Thursday night:
Uconn 88 Arkansas 65
Gonzaga slipped past UCLA 79-76 on a last-second 3-point shot.
4 more sweet 16 games will be played Friday night.
Midwest Regional at Kansas City:
Houston vs Miami – 6:15 pm
Texas vs Xavier – 8:45 pm
South Regional:
Alabama vs San Diego State – 5:30 pm
Princeton vs Creighton – 8:00 pm
Coverage of all 4 games can be heard on KVOE 1400AM/96.9FM beginning at 5 pm.
