WICHITA — Kansas State basketball has one more chance to head into Big 12 play with some momentum.
The Wildcats (6-4) will try to snap a two-game losing streak against Wichita State (8-3) when the teams in-state rivals meet at 6 p.m. Saturday at Koch Arena. It will be K-State’s final nonconference test before playing host to Cincinnati on Dec. 30 for the Big 12 opener.
K-State and Wichita is wrapping up a four-year series contract with the Wildcats prevailing in the three previous matchups, winning 65-59 at Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita in 2021, 55-50 in Manhattan in 2022 and 69-60 last year at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.
Wichita State has dropped two straight games after an 8-1 start, including a 74-64 decision at home Tuesday against UMKC. Justin Hill leads the Shockers in scoring with 14.1 points per game and assists with 3.3, while Corey Washington adds 12.2 points and 6.2 rebounds, Xavier Bell 11.4 points and Harlond Beverly 10.2 points.
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For K-State, which is coming off a 73-70 overtime loss Tuesday to Drake in Kansas City, David N’Guessan averages 14.1 points and 7.0 rebounds, Brendan Hausen 14 points and Dug McDaniel 10.7 points with 5.0 assists.
Here’s everything you need to know about Kansas State’s game vs. Wichita State, including time, TV, streaming and radio information, along with betting odds.
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What channel is Kansas State vs. Wichita State on?
TV channel: ESPN+
Radio: K-State Sports Network
Kansas State vs. Wichita State start time
When: 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21
Where: Koch Arena in Wichita
Kansas State vs. Wichita State betting odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, Dec. 21
Spread: Kansas State -1.5
Over/under: 152.5 points
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Who are the TV announcers for K-State vs. Wichita State?
Shane Dennis (play-by-play) and Bob Hull (analyst) will have the call.
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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