For that reason, K-State (7-9, 1-4 Big 12) fell even further below .500 in this disappointing season. Texas Tech (12-4, 3-2 Big 12) left town with an important road win thanks in part to 16 points from Darrion Williams. The Wildcats will next be in action on Saturday against rival Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas State basketball coach Jerome Tang talks often about a "five to grind" philosophy to finish games. This year's Wildcats keep falling short.

Darrion Williams scored 16 points, Elijah Hawkins added 14 with nine assists for Texas Tech and the Red Raiders held Kansas State scoreless for the final 5-plus minutes in their 61-57 win.

Old friends Grant McCasland and Jerome Tang square off when Texas Tech basketball visits Kansas State on Tuesday. Who will come out on top?

Kansas State's basketball team will try to snap a three-game losing streak Tuesday when it wraps up a two-game home stand with an 8 p.m. game against Texas Tech at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats (7-8,

Kansas State basketball held Texas Tech more than 10 points befow its average but still dropped its fourth straight.

K-State men’s basketball dropped its fourth straight game on Tuesday night, falling to Texas Tech 61-57 at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats led 33-31 at halftime, but the Red Raiders outscored them 30-24 in the second to hand the ‘Cats a close loss on their home court.