Texas Tech out scored Kansas State 77-63 Tuesday night.
The loss spoiled yet another valiant comeback effort by K-State, which rallied from a 15-point first half deficit to take a 46-45 lead with 13:24 to play behind a 9-0 run.
K-State was led by 19 points from junior Cartier Diarra, while senior Xavier Sneed and Montavious Murphy added 14 and 11 points, respectively.
The Wildcats will host West Virginia Saturday.
