How Kansas State Social Media Reacted To Monday's Victory Over Cincinnati
Many Kansas State fans were nearly ready to declare the season over entering Monday.
A victory against a top conference opponent can change a lot of minds. The Wildcats defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats to kick off their conference matchups. Instead of one-half performances, Kansas State played a full 40 minutes to clinch the three-point win.
Fans shared the feeling of urgency in what felt like a must-win for Kansas State.
The boys tonight pic.twitter.com/aSfHtzEBwH
— 𝒲 𝒾 𝓁 𝒹 𝒸 𝒶 𝓉 𝒯 𝒶 𝓀 𝑒 𝑜 𝓋 𝑒 𝓇 (@kliemansburner) December 31, 2024
The bitter taste of defeat for the past month was reciprocated by positive emotions after finally getting back in the win column.
— Average Cats Enjoyer 🌾 (@AvgCatsEnjoyer) December 31, 2024
Dug McDaniel had just his second start this season.
Let's just say it worked out pretty well for the transfer guard, who had 17 points on 54 percent shooting. McDaniel did have six turnovers, but his production kept K-State afloat all night offensively.
"Huge win for Kansas State," On3Sports' Derek Young tweeted. "40 minutes of inspired basketball. What we all have been asking for this season. DugMcDaniel, that's what they need from you (minus the turnovers)."
Huge win for Kansas State. 40 minutes of inspired basketball. What we all have been asking for this season. Dug McDaniel, that's what they need from you (minus the turnovers).
— Derek Young (@DerekYoungKSO) December 31, 2024
Coleman Hawkins and David N'Guessan combined for 33 points and 17 rebounds, providing the frontcourt production needed from the star players. C.J. Jones and Max Jones added a solid 17 points together to round out the scoring.
Great win. Loved the passion from the jump. THAT is K-State basketball
— kj (@kstate_kj) December 31, 2024
Kansas State must utilize this momentum and build a winning streak against Big 12 foes.
The Wildcats play TCU on Jan. 4 at 4 p.m.
Jayden Armant is a graduate of the Howard University School of Communications and a contributor to Kansas State Wildcats on SI. He can be reached at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.
Jayden is a journalism school graduate of Howard University. He was the 2024 recipient of the Terez Paylor scholarship award. He previously worked at the Orlando Sentinel.