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Kansas State basketball comes up empty down the stretch in 60-59 loss at Texas Tech
With the game on the line, Kansas State basketball turned to its closer, only this time things didn’t go his way.
Tylor Perry, whose late-game heroics had bailed the Wildcats out several times already this season, drove to the lane with the clock winding down, and pulled up for a contested jumper. The shot fell off the rim, and time expired as the ball went out of bounds, allowing Texas Tech to escape with a 60-59 Big 12 victory at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas.
The loss was the first in the conference for K-State, which fell to 12-4 overall and 2-1 in in the league. Tech improved to 14-2 with a 3-0 Big 12 mark.
Perry, who was instrumental in a run that put K-State up 33-22 at halftime, led all scorers with 16 points. Cam Carter added 15 points, Arthur Kaluma 10 and Will McNair nine with nine rebounds and five blocks for the Wildcats.
Joe Toussaint’s three-point play with 30.8 seconds left gave Tech its only lead of the second half, and he led a balanced Red Raider attack with 12 points. Warren Washington added 11 points, and Poo Isaacs and Darrion Williams 10 each.
Here are three takeaways for K-State, which returns home Tuesday for a 7 p.m. game against Baylor at Bramlage Coliseum.
Wildcats’ late collapse uncharacteristic
Kansas State, which more often than not had persevered by following its “five to grind” philosophy at the end of games, was unable to make that happen against, Texas Tech.
The Wildcats led 57-49 on Dorian Finister’s transition basket with 3:05 left, but it was Tech that finished strong, outscoring the Wildcats 9-2 over the last 3:05. Toussaint started the spurt and also finished it for the Red Raiders.
K-State ends first half on a tear
Kansas State’s offense was nowhere to be found early in the game, but what a finish to the first half. At one point the Wildcats had 10 points and 10 turnovers, and they trailed 22-13 when Kerwin Walton made a 3-pointer with 7:10 to go in the period.
That’s when Perry took over, knocking down four 3-pointers as the Wildcats scored the last 20 points of the half while shutting Tech out over the final seven minutes. McNair had a three-point play and Kaluma a 3-pointer during the run as well.
Turnovers hamper Wildcats early
Kansas State led Texas Tech by 11 at halftime, but just imagine what that would have looked like had the Wildcats not turned the ball over 12 times in the period.
The Wildcats have been prone to turning the ball over this season, but even so they have averaged just 14 per game.
It was no coincidence that only two of those turnovers came during the Wildcats’ run to close the half. They finished the game with 18.
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Arne Green is based in Salina and covers Kansas State University sports for the Gannett network. He can be reached at agreen@gannett.com or on Twitter at @arnegreen.
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The Aledo community is mourning the loss of 14-year-old Brayden Martin after school officials confirmed the 8th grader was killed in an ATV crash Wednesday night, just hours before he was supposed to graduate middle school.
Aledo Independent School District confirmed Martin’s death to CBS News Texas. An Aledo ISD trustee and Martin’s select baseball team also said the crash involved an ATV.
In a statement to families, the district said extra support staff were on campus Thursday for students and teachers grieving the loss.
“We had extra support at Aledo Middle School this morning for our students and staff,” the district wrote in part. “We have asked our entire community to pray for Brayden’s family, friends and teachers.”
Martin’s death has sent shockwaves through the close-knit North Texas community, where friends, classmates and teammates have shared tributes online.
His select baseball team, the Wildcatters NTX 14U Place, posted a heartfelt message honoring their teammate.
“Brayden was more than a teammate — he was family,” the team wrote. “His love for the game, his smile, and the impact he made on everyone around him will never be forgotten.”
The post continued: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Martin family, his teammates, coaches, and all who knew and loved him during this unimaginable time. Forever a Wildcatter. Forever #10.”
Shane Davis also shared condolences online as memories and prayers poured in across social media.
Another Aledo family says they understand the unimaginable grief the Martins are now facing.
Glen Bates lost his 11-year-old son, Noah, in a UTV crash four years ago while riding on a ranch with friends. Bates told CBS News Texas that the pain of losing a child never goes away.
“You know, when you lose a child, you enter into a club that no parent ever wants to be a part of,” Glen Bates said. “And, it’s a lifelong journey.”
Glen Bates said his son was thrown from the vehicle after the boys lost control. He was killed instantly.
After Noah Bates’ death, the Bates family created the Noah Bates Memorial Foundation, focused on ATV and UTV safety education and training.
Federal safety data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows children under 16 make up a significant number of ATV-related deaths and injuries nationwide. A majority of those deaths are boys.
“These accidents are preventable,” Glen Bates said. “It just takes engagement. It takes conversation.”
Martin’s family has asked for privacy as the community continues to rally around them.
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