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Kansas stays in Big 12 basketball title race, stops Kansas State 64-49

There’s no need for Kansas to cancel its order for “15 straight” Big 12 title T-shirts and hats.

Not yet anyway.

Inspired by a stellar performance by junior forward Mitch Lightfoot (9 points, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks), the Jayhawks remained in contention for a 15th consecutive Big 12 regular-season men’s basketball championship by upending Kansas State 64-49 on Monday night at Allen Fieldhouse.

In extending their home winning streak over rival KSU to 13 games, the No. 15-ranked Jayhawks (21-7, 10-5) cut their deficit to league-leading No. 16 K-State (21-7, 11-4) to one game with three to play.