Nowell breaks NCAA assist record, KSU beats MSU 98-93 in OTMarkquis Nowell broke the NCAA Tournament record for assists in a game with 19, his last two on spectacular passes in the final minute of overtime, and Kansas State beat Michigan State 98-93 in a Sweet 16 thriller at Madison Square Garden.
Nowell, late 3s lift Kansas State past Kentucky in NCAAsMarkquis Nowell scored 23 of his 27 points after halftime, helping Kansas State beat Kentucky 75-69 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Carr, Allen lift No. 14 Texas over short-handed Kansas StateMarcus Carr scored 19 points, Timmy Allen had 17 points and a career-high 14 rebounds, and No. 14 Texas rallied in the second half to beat Kansas State 70-57.