Nowell scores 36 as K-State rolls over No. 6 Texas 116-103
Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell (1) drives to the basket past Texas forward Dillon Mitchell (23) and guard Marcus Carr (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Eric Gay]
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Markquis Nowell had 36 points and nine assists as Kansas State beat No. 6 Texas 116-103, setting a school scoring record with a stunning offensive outburst that gave first-year Wildcats coach Jerome Tang his biggest victory. The Wildcats poured in 58 points in the first half behind 64% shooting and eight 3-pointers. Kansas State then had to a hold off a Texas rally as the Longhorns shaved a 20-point deficit to under 10 with just under five minutes left. Keyontae Johnson scored 28 points for Kansas State. Tyrese Hunter led Texas with 29.
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Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell, second from left, is fouled as he drives to the basket against Texas forward Dillon Mitchell (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Kansas State guard Cam Carter (5) drives to the basket against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang signals to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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