Texas A&M cut an 11 point halftime deficit to just three points in the second half but couldn't any closer falling to Kansas State by a score of 76-70.
Elston Turner led the second half charge with 22 points on 8-9 shooting from the field. David Loubeau added 13 points while Ray Turner and Dash Harris each finished in double figures with 12 and 11 points each.
Rodney McGruder scored 19 of his 26 points in the first half to lead the Wildcats. Jamar Samuels added 17 points and 11 rebounds while Angel Rodriguez chipped in 13 points for Kansas State.
Texas A&M has now lost four straight games and sinks to 13-16 on the season. Kansas State wins its 20th game of the season and climbs above the .500 mark in the Big 12 at 9-8.
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