Kansas State’s good fortune against top-ranked teams at Bramlage Coliseum came to an end Saturday.
The No. 25 Wildcats fell short against the No. 1 Bears 77-68, ending a streak of three straight home victories over top-ranked opponents.
There was no magical performance or memorable celebration in this one. K-State, which entered the game as a slim favorite, challenged Baylor and led 47-45 midway through the second half, but it couldn’t close out the game.
Behind a game-high 26 points from point guard Manu Lecomte and 15 points from Ishmail Wainwright and Al Freeman, the Bears (16-1, 4-1 Big 12) held off the Wildcats (13-4, 2-3) for a victory both teams badly coveted.