Kansas State vs Utah Results, Match Player Stats & Records

That appears even more challenging considering the Utes (14-11, 6-8 Big 12) just humbled another team from the Jayhawk State over the weekend in a surprising 74-67 upset win over No. 17 Kansas.

The Wildcats (13-12, 7-7) are coming off of an 80-65 drubbing at BYU on Saturday. The blowout loss 40 miles down the road in Provo, Utah, snapped Kansas State's six-game winning streak.

"We were on a hot streak and got humbled, so it's time to start it up again," said Wildcats guard Dug McDaniel, who scored 22 points in the loss. "That's my main mindset. I feel like the guys are gonna take this loss very seriously and we're gonna go get the next one."

After a solid run that boosted Kansas State's postseason hopes, the Wildcats will need a much better start than they had against the Cougars while falling behind 40-22 by halftime.

"Hopefully, they can move on real quick," Kansas State coach Jerome Tang said. "Make it a one-game season."

Slowing down Utah's Gabe Madsen will be key for the Wildcats.

The fifth-year guard scored 24 points against Kansas and hit five 3-pointers to become the Utes' all-time leader with 288 career triples. Nick Jacobson (2000-04) held the previous record of 287.

"It's been an up-and-down year for me shooting wise, so to do it tonight and in that fashion is just, it's pretty cool," Madsen said. "I mean, that's one I'll remember for a long time."

Saturday's win marked Utah's first Quad 1 victory in 10 attempts this season.

Madsen ended up hitting 5 of 13 attempts from deep for the Utes, who finished with 11 3s against the Jayhawks. He had a clutch trey and free throws in the waning moments to fend off a Kansas comeback attempt.

"I'm so happy for him, and obviously it helps our team," Utah coach Craig Smith said. "I mean, because when you have a weapon like that, and when you can make shots, it just makes us a way better basketball team on so many levels."

--Field Level Media