2024-25 was turning into a disastrous season for Kansas State basketball, but a recent hot streak has a chance to salvage all of the Wildcats' goals. Jerome Tang and company spent a ton of money in the transfer portal, and now all of their talented pieces are starting to come together as the conference slate winds down.

David N’Guessan scored 20 points and Kansas State beat No. 16 Kansas 81-73 on Saturday for its fifth straight win, including three against ranked opponents.