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FORT WORTH, Texas – Senior Noah Reynolds’ layup with 12 seconds remaining concluded a 7-0 finishing surge by TCU, as the Horned Frogs overcame Kansas State for a 63-62 victory on Saturday afternoon in front of 6,108 spectators at Schollmaier Arena.
K-State (7-6, 1-1 Big 12) maintained a 62-56 lead after a 3-pointer from senior Max Jones with 3:14 left, but TCU (8-5, 1-1 Big 12) rallied for the triumph to keep their unbeaten home record. The Wildcats established a 6-point lead after receiving a jumper from junior Dug McDaniel and layups from sophomore Macaleab Rich and senior David N’Guessan during a 9-4 surge while holding a slender 53-52 advantage.
After a tip-in by sophomore Vasean Allette following an offensive rebound, senior Brendan Wenzel drained a 3-pointer, narrowing the deficit to 62-61 with 1:17 on the clock. It marked Wenzel’s first appearance after being sidelined for the last 3 games due to injury.
Both teams could not score on their next two possessions before N’Guessan was fouled after securing his career-high 17th rebound of the match with 24 seconds remaining. Nevertheless, the senior failed to convert on his 1-on-1 free throw attempt, as Wenzel grabbed the rebound and passed it to Reynolds, who executed a layup with 12 seconds left.
Head coach Jerome Tang called a timeout with 9.5 seconds left to set up a potential game-winning play, but McDaniel’s layup was off target as time expired.
K-State’s struggles on the road continued with this defeat, as the Wildcats dropped their 12th consecutive game in a true road setting dating back to last season. The team now faces a nine-game losing streak in Big 12 road games. Their last road victory was on January 9, 2024, at West Virginia.
The Wildcats managed to shoot 54.8 percent (17-of-31) of their field goals in the second half after a season-low 26.3 percent (10-of-38) in the first half, where they trailed by as many as 8 points. They were able to trim the deficit to a single possession at 27-24 by halftime after a jumper from senior Coleman Hawkins and a 3-pointer from junior Brendan Hausen.
Overall, K-State shot 39.1 percent (27-of-69) from the field, including 21.4 percent (6-of-28) from 3-point territory, while converting just 2 of 5 attempts from the free-throw line. The Wildcats outscored the Horned Frogs 40-30 in points scored in the paint.
McDaniel was among four Wildcats to achieve double-digit scoring with 12 points on 6-of-15 shooting, adding a game-high 5 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals in his second straight start. He was joined by Hawkins (11 points), N’Guessan (10 points), and Hausen (10 points) in double figures.
N’Guessan recorded his fifth career double-double, including his second for the season, with 10 points and a career-high 17 rebounds. The 17 rebounds tie as the third-most by a Wildcat in a Big 12 game and the most since Michael Beasley also claimed 17 against Missouri on February 16, 2008.
TCU narrowly outperformed K-State, converting 39.3 percent (24-of-61) of their field goal attempts, including 40 percent (6-of-15) from beyond the arc, alongside 56.3 percent (9-of-16) from the charity stripe. The Horned Frogs were out-rebounded 47-36 by the Wildcats but capitalized on their 10 offensive rebounds to generate 19 second-chance points.
Reynolds led three TCU scorers in double figures with a game-high 18 points, converting 7-of-13 from the field and 3-of-3 from the free-throw line. He was joined by senior Trazarien White and Allette, who each netted 14 points. Junior forward Ernest Udeh Jr. tallied just 2 points but was influential with 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals.
This game marked the second successive season in which TCU has defeated K-State with a last-second shot. Previously, Jameer Nelson Jr.’s 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining propelled the Horned Frogs to a 75-72 victory over the Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum on February 17, 2024.
TCU has now clinched 3 straight wins in the matchup, including consecutive victories in Fort Worth.
K-State will finish its road journey on Tuesday night, visiting Stillwater, Okla., to face Oklahoma State (8-5, 0-2 Big 12) at Gallagher-Iba Arena. The game is set to commence at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
HEAD COACH JEROME TANG
Opening statement…
“I just want to express my gratitude to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for this opportunity to share life with these individuals and guys in the locker room. It is such a gift. I am thankful for the progress that is occurring and the possibilities that lie ahead. This was a fantastic Big 12 basketball game in an amazing atmosphere, and they executed one more play than we did.”
On what prevented K-State from scoring in the last 3:14 of the match…
“You simply have to give them credit for their excellent defense.”
On whether K-State’s offense was disrupted in the first half considering they took 22 3-pointers…
“No, we have capable shooters, and we aim to shoot the ball. Perhaps not that many. I felt we settled in the first half. In the second half, we determined not to settle, and clearly, our shooting performance improved.”
On whether he got what he wanted on the final possession…
“We desired to move quickly. I believed he (Dug McDaniel) made the right choice. He executed the ball screen and reached the rim. He converted probably five similar shots earlier, and we also had two chances for offensive rebounds. Therefore, I’m content with that.”
On the message to his team in the locker room with the quick turnaround…
“It’s the Big 12. If we had won the game, it would still be the same. You must let it go, similar to golfers and tennis players. You know, it’s just one point; you move on to the next one. It’s one game. We need to transition quickly to the next. We let it go and commence preparation. Preparation begins with treatment and whatever else we must do right now. We are not traveling back tonight, so we need to ensure they take care of their bodies, get nourishment, and rest, and begin our scouting on Oklahoma State.”
FIRST HALF
K-State surged to a 6-2 lead, powered by 4 points from senior Coleman Hawkins, however, TCU quickly answered with 13 of the next 15 points, including 7 consecutively, to seize a 15-8 lead at the 12:04 mark. A 3-pointer from junior Brendan Hausen halted a 6-0 run by the Horned Frogs, reducing the deficit to 15-11 at the second media timeout less than 25 seconds later.
A free throw by Hausen pulled the Wildcats within a single possession out of the media timeout, but they couldn’t convert, missing 9 consecutive field goals until a layup from Hawkins cut the gap to 19-14 with less than 7 minutes remaining in the half.
A jumper by senior David N’Guessan and a corner 3-pointer by Hausen once more brought K-State within a possession at 21-19, but TCU retaliated with 5 straight points to provide some breathing room at 26-19 by the final media timeout with3:44 remaining. Nevertheless, in spite of their poor shooting performance, the Wildcats managed to conclude the half positively, with a layup by Hawkins and a third 3-pointer from Hausen, narrowing the deficit to 27-24 at the halftime intermission.
K-State recorded a season-low shooting percentage of 26.3 percent (10-of-38) from the field, with only 13.6 percent (3-of-22) accuracy from beyond the arc in the first half. Hausen (10 points) and Hawkins (8) combined for 18 of the Wildcats’ 24 points. N’Guessan secured 14 rebounds in the first half, tying for the 10th-highest total by a Wildcat in a Big 12 matchup in school history.
SECOND HALF
K-State managed to equalize the score at 27-all on a 3-pointer by Hawkins in the initial possession of the second half. TCU quickly accumulated 10 of the following 14 points to regain the lead at 37-31, shortly after the first media timeout. However, the Wildcats initiated an 8-0 surge, amplified by a 4-point play from senior Max Jones, to seize a 39-37 advantage, prompting a timeout from head coach Jamie Dixon at the 13:52 mark.
A 3-pointer following the timeout restored the lead for the Horned Frogs before consecutive baskets from juniors Dug McDaniel and C.J. Jones propelled the Wildcats to a 43-40 lead. Another 3-pointer by the Frogs leveled the score at 43-all just before the second media timeout with 11:40 left to play.
Sophomore Macaleab Rich ignited the offense with 6 points during a stretch when K-State achieved its largest lead at 47-43, before TCU narrowed it to 51-50 at the third media timeout with 7:40 remaining. A layup by McDaniel, following a timeout from head coach Jerome Tang, sparked a 6-2 run that allowed the Wildcats to hold a 59-54 lead at the final media timeout at the 3:45 mark.
After a pair of free throws from TCU, a 3-pointer from Max Jones pushed K-State ahead 62-56 with 3:14 left. However, the Horned Frogs responded with back-to-back scores, including a 3-pointer that brought them within 62-61 before Dixon called his final timeout with 1:15 to go.
A missed free throw by N’Guessan during a 1-on-1 scenario set up the decisive shot by senior Noah Reynolds, who drove the line and laid it in over Hawkins with 12 seconds remaining. K-State had one final opportunity in the closing seconds after a timeout by Tang at 9 seconds, but McDaniel’s layup fell short as time expired.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE
K-State (7-6, 1-1 Big 12) maintained a 62-56 lead after a 3-pointer from senior Max Jones with 3:14 left, but TCU (8-5, 1-1 Big 12) rallied for the triumph to keep their unbeaten home record. The Wildcats established a 6-point lead after receiving a jumper from junior Dug McDaniel and layups from sophomore Macaleab Rich and senior David N’Guessan during a 9-4 surge while holding a slender 53-52 advantage.
After a tip-in by sophomore Vasean Allette following an offensive rebound, senior Brendan Wenzel drained a 3-pointer, narrowing the deficit to 62-61 with 1:17 on the clock. It marked Wenzel’s first appearance after being sidelined for the last 3 games due to injury.
Both teams could not score on their next two possessions before N’Guessan was fouled after securing his career-high 17th rebound of the match with 24 seconds remaining. Nevertheless, the senior failed to convert on his 1-on-1 free throw attempt, as Wenzel grabbed the rebound and passed it to Reynolds, who executed a layup with 12 seconds left.
Head coach Jerome Tang called a timeout with 9.5 seconds left to set up a potential game-winning play, but McDaniel’s layup was off target as time expired.
K-State’s struggles on the road continued with this defeat, as the Wildcats dropped their 12th consecutive game in a true road setting dating back to last season. The team now faces a nine-game losing streak in Big 12 road games. Their last road victory was on January 9, 2024, at West Virginia.
The Wildcats managed to shoot 54.8 percent (17-of-31) of their field goals in the second half after a season-low 26.3 percent (10-of-38) in the first half, where they trailed by as many as 8 points. They were able to trim the deficit to a single possession at 27-24 by halftime after a jumper from senior Coleman Hawkins and a 3-pointer from junior Brendan Hausen.
Overall, K-State shot 39.1 percent (27-of-69) from the field, including 21.4 percent (6-of-28) from 3-point territory, while converting just 2 of 5 attempts from the free-throw line. The Wildcats outscored the Horned Frogs 40-30 in points scored in the paint.
McDaniel was among four Wildcats to achieve double-digit scoring with 12 points on 6-of-15 shooting, adding a game-high 5 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals in his second straight start. He was joined by Hawkins (11 points), N’Guessan (10 points), and Hausen (10 points) in double figures.
N’Guessan recorded his fifth career double-double, including his second for the season, with 10 points and a career-high 17 rebounds. The 17 rebounds tie as the third-most by a Wildcat in a Big 12 game and the most since Michael Beasley also claimed 17 against Missouri on February 16, 2008.
TCU narrowly outperformed K-State, converting 39.3 percent (24-of-61) of their field goal attempts, including 40 percent (6-of-15) from beyond the arc, alongside 56.3 percent (9-of-16) from the charity stripe. The Horned Frogs were out-rebounded 47-36 by the Wildcats but capitalized on their 10 offensive rebounds to generate 19 second-chance points.
Reynolds led three TCU scorers in double figures with a game-high 18 points, converting 7-of-13 from the field and 3-of-3 from the free-throw line. He was joined by senior Trazarien White and Allette, who each netted 14 points. Junior forward Ernest Udeh Jr. tallied just 2 points but was influential with 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals.
This game marked the second successive season in which TCU has defeated K-State with a last-second shot. Previously, Jameer Nelson Jr.’s 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining propelled the Horned Frogs to a 75-72 victory over the Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum on February 17, 2024.
TCU has now clinched 3 straight wins in the matchup, including consecutive victories in Fort Worth.
K-State will finish its road journey on Tuesday night, visiting Stillwater, Okla., to face Oklahoma State (8-5, 0-2 Big 12) at Gallagher-Iba Arena. The game is set to commence at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
HEAD COACH JEROME TANG
Opening statement…
“I just want to express my gratitude to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for this opportunity to share life with these individuals and guys in the locker room. It is such a gift. I am thankful for the progress that is occurring and the possibilities that lie ahead. This was a fantastic Big 12 basketball game in an amazing atmosphere, and they executed one more play than we did.”
On what prevented K-State from scoring in the last 3:14 of the match…
“You simply have to give them credit for their excellent defense.”
On whether K-State’s offense was disrupted in the first half considering they took 22 3-pointers…
“No, we have capable shooters, and we aim to shoot the ball. Perhaps not that many. I felt we settled in the first half. In the second half, we determined not to settle, and clearly, our shooting performance improved.”
On whether he got what he wanted on the final possession…
“We desired to move quickly. I believed he (Dug McDaniel) made the right choice. He executed the ball screen and reached the rim. He converted probably five similar shots earlier, and we also had two chances for offensive rebounds. Therefore, I’m content with that.”
On the message to his team in the locker room with the quick turnaround…
“It’s the Big 12. If we had won the game, it would still be the same. You must let it go, similar to golfers and tennis players. You know, it’s just one point; you move on to the next one. It’s one game. We need to transition quickly to the next. We let it go and commence preparation. Preparation begins with treatment and whatever else we must do right now. We are not traveling back tonight, so we need to ensure they take care of their bodies, get nourishment, and rest, and begin our scouting on Oklahoma State.”
FIRST HALF
K-State surged to a 6-2 lead, powered by 4 points from senior Coleman Hawkins, however, TCU quickly answered with 13 of the next 15 points, including 7 consecutively, to seize a 15-8 lead at the 12:04 mark. A 3-pointer from junior Brendan Hausen halted a 6-0 run by the Horned Frogs, reducing the deficit to 15-11 at the second media timeout less than 25 seconds later.
A free throw by Hausen pulled the Wildcats within a single possession out of the media timeout, but they couldn’t convert, missing 9 consecutive field goals until a layup from Hawkins cut the gap to 19-14 with less than 7 minutes remaining in the half.
A jumper by senior David N’Guessan and a corner 3-pointer by Hausen once more brought K-State within a possession at 21-19, but TCU retaliated with 5 straight points to provide some breathing room at 26-19 by the final media timeout with3:44 remaining. Nevertheless, in spite of their poor shooting performance, the Wildcats managed to conclude the half positively, with a layup by Hawkins and a third 3-pointer from Hausen, narrowing the deficit to 27-24 at the halftime intermission.
K-State recorded a season-low shooting percentage of 26.3 percent (10-of-38) from the field, with only 13.6 percent (3-of-22) accuracy from beyond the arc in the first half. Hausen (10 points) and Hawkins (8) combined for 18 of the Wildcats’ 24 points. N’Guessan secured 14 rebounds in the first half, tying for the 10th-highest total by a Wildcat in a Big 12 matchup in school history.
SECOND HALF
K-State managed to equalize the score at 27-all on a 3-pointer by Hawkins in the initial possession of the second half. TCU quickly accumulated 10 of the following 14 points to regain the lead at 37-31, shortly after the first media timeout. However, the Wildcats initiated an 8-0 surge, amplified by a 4-point play from senior Max Jones, to seize a 39-37 advantage, prompting a timeout from head coach Jamie Dixon at the 13:52 mark.
A 3-pointer following the timeout restored the lead for the Horned Frogs before consecutive baskets from juniors Dug McDaniel and C.J. Jones propelled the Wildcats to a 43-40 lead. Another 3-pointer by the Frogs leveled the score at 43-all just before the second media timeout with 11:40 left to play.
Sophomore Macaleab Rich ignited the offense with 6 points during a stretch when K-State achieved its largest lead at 47-43, before TCU narrowed it to 51-50 at the third media timeout with 7:40 remaining. A layup by McDaniel, following a timeout from head coach Jerome Tang, sparked a 6-2 run that allowed the Wildcats to hold a 59-54 lead at the final media timeout at the 3:45 mark.
After a pair of free throws from TCU, a 3-pointer from Max Jones pushed K-State ahead 62-56 with 3:14 left. However, the Horned Frogs responded with back-to-back scores, including a 3-pointer that brought them within 62-61 before Dixon called his final timeout with 1:15 to go.
A missed free throw by N’Guessan during a 1-on-1 scenario set up the decisive shot by senior Noah Reynolds, who drove the line and laid it in over Hawkins with 12 seconds remaining. K-State had one final opportunity in the closing seconds after a timeout by Tang at 9 seconds, but McDaniel’s layup fell short as time expired.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE
- K-State remains ahead in the all-time series, 21-14, with an 8-5 record in games contested in Fort Worth… TCU has now secured victories in the last 3 games in this rivalry, including consecutive games in Fort Worth.
- K-State has now suffered 12 straight losses on the road, including 9 in Big 12 competitions… The previous road win for the Wildcats was against West Virginia on Jan. 9, 2024.
- This marked the second consecutive season that the Horned Frogs triumphed over the Wildcats with a last-second shot… In the previous season, Jameer Nelson Jr.’s 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining lifted TCU to a 75-72 victory at Bramlage Coliseum on Feb. 17, 2024.
- K-State utilized a starting lineup consisting of junior Dug McDaniel, junior Brendan Hausen, senior Max Jones, senior Coleman Hawkins, and senior David N’Guessan for the third occasion and the second consecutive game… Hausen, M. Jones, Hawkins, and N’Guessan have all commenced the first 13 games… All 13 of Hausen’s starts have occurred at K-State.
- Hawkins currently has 95 career starts (Illinois/K-State), M. Jones has 94 career starts (Tampa/Cal State Fullerton/K-State), N’Guessan has 52 career starts (all at K-State), and McDaniel has 55 career starts (Michigan/K-State).
TEAM NOTES
- K-State accumulated 62 points on 39.1 percent (27-of-69) shooting, which included 21.4 percent (6-of-28) from 3-point range while converting 40 percent (2-of-5) at the free throw line.
- K-State managed to score 40 points in the paint… This represents the third instance this season in which the Wildcats have posted 40 or more points in the paint.
- K-State dominated in rebounding with a 47-36 advantage, but TCU capitalized on its 10 offensive rebounds with 19 second-chance points… The 47 total rebounds marked a season-high, with 29 defensive rebounds.
- TCU recorded only 6 turnovers in contrast to K-State’s 12.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES
- Four Wildcats reached double figures, led by 12 points from junior Dug McDaniel… He was supported by senior Coleman Hawkins (11 points), senior David N’Guessan (10 points), and junior Brendan Hausen (10 points).
- McDaniel achieved his 12 points on 6-of-15 shooting, including 0-of-4 from 3-point range… He has now accumulated 44 career games with double-digit scoring, including 7 in this season… Additionally, he contributed a game-high 5 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals over 35 minutes in his second consecutive start… All 12 of his points were scored in the second half on 6-of-10 shooting.
- Hawkins totaled his 11 points on 5-of-14 shooting, with 1-of-4 from 3-point territory, alongside 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks in 31 minutes… He now has amassed 52 career double-digit scoring games, including 7 at K-State.
- N’Guessan notched his fifth career double-double, all at K-State, with 10 points on 5-of-8 shooting, complemented by a career-high 17 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 block… He now has 37 career games scoring in double digits, leading the team with 11 this season.
- N’Guessan’s 17 rebounds are tied for the third-most in a Wildcat’s Big 12 game and the highest since Michael Beasley recorded 17 against Missouri on Feb. 16, 2008.
- N’Guessan’s 4 assists equaled his season-high.
- Junior Brendan Hausen scored his 10 points on 3-of-7 shooting (all from beyond the arc) and was 1-of-1 from the free throw line, alongside 3 rebounds and an assist in 31 minutes… He has now achieved 21 career double-digit scoring games, with 9 at K-State.
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