Kansas State Wildcats and West Virginia Mountaineers play in Big 12 Tournament
The Kansas State Wildcats face the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Big 12 TournamentMARCH 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kansas State meets West Virginia in Big 12 Tournament
MARCH 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Season-high 21 points on senior night McGuirl ended Saturday's 78-71 loss to Oklahoma with 21 points (8-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, five assists and three steals in 39 minutes.
Impact The fifth-year senior did all he could to try to get his team a win in his final home game. Unfortunately it just wasn't quite enough. After a very slow start to the season, McGuirl is averaging 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.4 three-pointers, and 1.6 steals over the last five games. He will hope to lead the Wildcats on a late postseason push on Wednesday against West Virginia.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gibson hits 7 3s, scores 29; Oklahoma beats Kansas St. 78-71
Umoja Gibson hit a seven 3-pointers and finished with 29 points on 9-of-14 shooting to help Oklahoma beat Kansas State 78-71 in the regular-season finale for both teamsMARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Season-high 18 points in loss McGuirl ended Monday's 73-68 loss to Texas Tech with 18 points (7-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 40 minutes.
Impact McGuril's 18 points were a season high for the senior. He played all 40 minutes, but it just wasn't quite enough to pull out a road win. After a slow start to the season, McGuirl is starting to trend in the right direction as Kansas State hopes to make a late push for an NCAA Tournament bid. Over the last four games he is putting up 12.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.8 three-pointers, 2.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per contest. The Wildcats close the regular season with Oklahoma on Saturday.
MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No. 12 Texas Tech undefeated at home with win over K-State
Davion Warren had 23 points and made the go-ahead basket with 1:05 left as 12th-ranked Texas Tech finished undefeated at home with a 73-68 win over Kansas StateMARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Iowa St. earns 20th win, holds off Kansas St. late, 74-73
Caleb Grill hit 6 of 10 from 3-point range to score 18 points off the Iowa State bench, and Izaiah Brockington added 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the Cyclones held off a...FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Agbaji passes Chamberlain in No. 5 Kansas win over K-State
Ochai Agbaji scored 23 points and passed Wilt Chamberlain on Kansas’ career scoring list, leading the No. 5 Jayhawks to a 102-83 win over Kansas StateFEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anderson's late 3 sends Oklahoma St. past Kansas St. in OT
Avery Anderson III scored 20 points and his 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds left in overtime served as the game winner as Oklahoma State beat Kansas State 82-79FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
13 points in another start McGuirl notched 13 points (4-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Saturday's 75-63 win over TCU.
Impact McGuirl has now started the last three games. He had been a regular starter over the last two seasons, so its been interesting to see him be relegated to more of an option off the bench this season. Kansas State had a lot of good transfers come in during the offseason, which bolstered their rotation. It looks like coach Bruce Weber will continue to roll with McGuirl going forward as a starter unless something changes.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pack, Smith help Kansas State beat TCU 75-63
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No. 4 Baylor beats Kansas State 74-49 for 3rd win in row
Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua and Kendall Brown both had a double-double as fourth-ranked Baylor won its third game in a row since rare consecutive losses, beating Kansas State 74-49JANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smith, Pack lead Kansas State past No. 23 Texas 66-65
Mark Smith scored 22 points, Nijel Pack made a go-ahead layup with 1:13 left, and Kansas State held No. 23 Texas scoreless for the final 3 1/2 minutes to rally for a 66-65 winJANUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Puts up 10 in return McGuirl had 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one assist and one steal across 16 minutes during Saturday's 62-51 win over Texas Tech.
Impact McGuirl was available after missing a two-game stretch due to health and safety protocols, but it was his lowest minutes total since the season opener. Still, the senior managed his third double-digit scoring performance of the season and seems pretty close to full-go with difficult matchups against Texas and Kansas on the schedule this week.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
'No more moral victories': How Mike McGuirl sparked K-State to win over Texas Tech Kansas State senior Mike McGuirl has helped the Wildcats win several big games over the years. Add Saturday’s victory over Texas Tech to the...
JANUARY 15, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Kansas State closes out No. 19 Texas Tech late for 62-51 win
Nijel Pack scored 14 points, Mark Smith made a key 3-pointer with just over a minute left, and Kansas State ended a four-game losing streak, beating No. 19 Texas Tech 62-51JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will be back against Texas Tech McGuirl (illness) will be back in the rotation for the game against Texas Tech on Saturday, Kellis Robinett of the Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact McGuirl was hampered by an illness that kept him out for two games but it appears that that is now behind him and he should return to his normal role in the rotation.
JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Wednesday McGuirl (COVID-19 protocols) won't play Wednesday against TCU, Rob Collins of FOX4 Kansas City reports.
Impact The senior will miss a second straight matchup while dealing with the program's COVID-19 protocols. Thus, McGuirl next opportunity to return to the court looms Saturday against Texas Tech. The guard is currently posting 6.1 points and 3.3 rebounds across 12 appearances.
JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
May sit again McGuirl (COVID-19 protocols) is questionable to play in Tuesday's game against TCU and will likely be a game-time decision Kellis Robinett of the Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact McGuirl was ineligible to play in Saturday's game against West Virginia in COVID-19 protocols and he is questionable to play today. The 6-foot-3 guard has averaged 6.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.3 steals on 24.6 minutes per game this season. If McGuirl is unable to suit up, Kansas State will likely need to lean on Markquis Nowell again.
JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Saturday McGuirl is in COVID-19 health and safety protocols and will miss Saturday's game against West Virginia, Rob Collins of Fox 4 Kansas City reports.
Impact McGuril's absence will certainly be noticeable considering he's played 27 or more minutes in both of the last two contests. The Wildcats will likely lean heavily on Markquis Nowell and Nigel Pack heavily in the backcourt in his absence.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Officially active Sunday McGuirl (illness) is available for Sunday's game against Nebraska,Kellis Robinett of the Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact McGuirl was sidelined last week due to the flu but will be back in action for the Wildcats Sunday afternoon. The 6-3 senior had started each of the past four games before sitting out and was averaginf 9.3 points, 3.5 assists, three rebounds and two steals in 28.8 minutes per game. He should be expected to return to the starting five, sending Selton Miguel back to the bench.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Should be available Sunday McGuirl (illness) is expected to be available Sunday against Nebraska, Kellis Robinett of the Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact McGuirl missed Sunday's game against Green Bay while battling the flu. He's expected to return to practice Friday and should play some part in the game against Nebraska, though it's possible his role is limited.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out Sunday McGuirl is out for Sunday's game against Green Bay due to a non-COVID illness, Kellis Robinett of the Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact The positive news is that McGuirl is not out with a COVID-related, illness, however, the Wildcats will be without a key rotation player, as he's averaged 6.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.5 steals in 25 minutes per contest. Selton Miguel (knee) and Luke Kasubke could see some extended minutes with McGuirl out.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jones, Lewis lead Marquette past Kansas State 64-63
Kam Jones scored 15 points, Oso Ighodaro blocked a potential game-winning shot in the final seconds and Marquette edged Kansas State 64-63 in the Big East/Big 12 Battle, K-State’s...DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struggles shooting in win McGuirl notched 10 points (3-11 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 32 minutes during Sunday's 65-59 victory over Wichita State.
Impact McGuirl did not have the most efficient outing despite Kansas State picking up the victory. It has been surprising to see the fifth-year senior struggle early in the season, averaging just 6.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 24.4 minutes per contest. Compare that against last season in which McGuirl averaged 11.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 34.2 minutes per contest. New additions like Mark Smith and Markquis Nowell appear to be limiting McGuirl's production a bit.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
