From K-State Athletics
Manhattan, KS – #7 K-State took control of the game midway through the first quarter and held back Kansas in the fourth quarter at Bramlage Coliseum on Saturday afternoon, 69-58, in the 130th Dillons Sunflower Showdown. This was K-State’s 12th straight victory, the longest winning streak for the Wildcats since the 2008-09 team won 14 consecutive games to begin the season.
K-State improved its overall record to 18-1 for the first time under the direction of head coach Jeff Mittie. This is the best start for K-State since opening the 2008-09 season with an 18-1 mark. In its history, K-State has opened a season 18-1 three times.
The Wildcats are 7-0 in Big 12 play for the first time since the 2007-08 season.
K-State had three players reach double figures on Saturday and were led by junior guard and All-American candidate Serena Sundell with 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting, six rebounds, seven assists, three steals and three blocks.
Redshirt freshman Zyanna Walker came off the bench to add 15 points on 4-of-8 shooting and a 5-of-6 effort from the foul line, and four rebounds.
Junior guard Brylee Glenn notched 13 points, four rebounds and two steals.
K-State makes a quick road trip to Texas on Monday, as the Wildcats face #12 Baylor at 7:30 p.m
