Kamau Stokes had 14 points on 4-of-8 shooting and Kansas State started quickly on its way to a 71-49 victory over UC Irvine on Friday night.
The Wildcats (3-0) used a balanced attack to jump to an 11-0 lead while the Anteaters (2-2) could not get anything to fall with a 0-for-6 start from the field.
Xavier Sneed added 12 points on 4-of-10 shooting, including two 3-point baskets, for the Wildcats.
UC Irvine briefly got the deficit within single digits at 39-30 early in the second half but could not overcome its turnovers and poor shooting.
Brad Greene had nine points to lead the Anteaters.
BIG PICTURE
For the second straight ballgame, the Wildcats held an opponent to under 30 percent shooting. On the offensive end, Kansas State was inconsistent and careless with the basketball at times. The interior was another concern for Kansas State as they were outrebounded 39-37.
UP NEXT
UC Irvine: The Anteaters travel to Tempe, Ariz., to play Arizona State on Sunday.
Kansas State: The Wildcats will host Northern Arizona on Monday.
Ranke’s 23 guide K-State women over Florida A&M
Freshman Rachel Ranke scored 23 points, Peyton Williams logged her third career double-double and Kansas State beat Florida A&M, 81-57, Friday evening to move to 3-0 on the season.
The Wildcats had a hard time putting the Rattlers away early, but outscored them 21-4 in the fourth quarter. Florida A&M made just one of its 17 field goal attempts in the final ten minutes.
In addition to Ranke and Williams’ efforts, two other Wildcats set new career highs in other categories. Shaelyn Martin pulled down 15 rebounds and Kayla Goth had 10 assists to go with her 11 points and six boards.
Florida A&M was led by Florence Ouattara’s 19 points.
K-State’s first road trip of the season is Sunday when the Wildcats head to North Texas.
