The Kansas State Wildcats could find themselves in the AP Top 25 rankings this week for the first time in the Jerome Tang era, after rallying to edge West Virginia 82-76 in overtime on Saturday.

 

The Wildcats trailed by 11 points at the half, and held off the Mountaineers in the bonus period after a 3-point shot at the buzzer tied the game at 66.

 

It was perhaps the best performance of the season for Markquis Nowell, who led Kansas State with 23 points, 10 assists, and seven steals on the night. Keyontae Johnson also contributed 18 points and six rebounds for the Wildcats.

 

Coach Jerome Tang says that after West Virginia seized momentum early, his team was able to regroup and focus on playing gritty and physical basketball.

 

Tang has been appreciative of the fan base support since the beginning of the season, and says that it once again gave the team adrenaline to battle back with a tough West Virginia team.

 

The Wildcats are 12-1 on the season, and will travel to Austin for a game with the 6th ranked Texas Longhorns tomorrow night. Coverage will begin at 7 p.m. on the Mighty 690, KGGF AM.