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Kansas is a Midwestern state in the Central United States. The state is named after the Kansas River that flows through it, which in turn derived its name from the Siouan word Kansa meaning "People of the south winds." The capital is Topeka and the largest city is Wichita.

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Oklahoma State's Andrea Riley, who served a one-game NCAA suspension and did not play, celebrates a victory over Chattanooga from the stands at the end of the second half of an NCAA first-round college basketball game in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, March 20, 2010. Oklahoma State defeated Chattanooga 70-63. National Collegiate Athletic Association
Iowa center Morgan Johnson, right, and teammate Iowa forward Gabby Machado, left, celebrate 70-63 victory against Rutgers in an NCAA first-round college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, March 20, 2010. Iowa
Texas guard A.J. Abrams (3) drives against Texas Tech Decensae White (13) during the first half of their basketball game in Austin, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007. Abrams scored a team high 18 points in the 80-51 win. Texas
Kansas coach Bill Self, center, huddles with his team during an NCAA college basketball tournament practice, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Oklahoma City. Kansas plays Lehigh on Thursday in the first round. Bill Self
OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Kellie Campbell, cheerleader for the Kansas Jayhawks performs against the Northern Iowa Panthers during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas Jayhawks
Wake Forest center Chas McFarland (13) and Kentucky guard DeMarcus Cousins (15) battle for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA second-round college basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 20, 2010. Kentucky defeated Wake Forest 90-60. Kentucky
The Kansas Jayhawks celebrate with the Big 12 Championship trophy after an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State at the Big 12 tournament Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas defeated Kansas State 72-64 to win the Big 12 championship tournament. Big 12
Northern Iowa Northern Iowa guard Ali Farokhmanesh, right, and forward Adam Koch address the media during an NCAA college basketball press conference, Friday, March 19, 2010, in Oklahoma City. Ali Farokhmanesh
OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Cole Aldrich #45 of the Kansas Jayhawks looks on dejected from the bench against the Northern Iowa Panthers during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. UNI won 69-67. Cole Aldrich
Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook (0) draws New Jersey defenders Devin Harris, back, and Brook Lopez, right, on the way to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 12, 2010. Oklahoma City won 104-102. Oklahoma City
TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Frank Pritchard (c) of the Panthers is tackled by Johnathan Thurston (l) and Scott Bolton (r) of the Cowboys during the round two NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Penrith Panthers at Dairy Farmers Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Townsville, Australia. Pittsburgh Panthers
SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 20: Forward Roman Martinez #30 of the New Mexico Lobos looks to rebound the ball against the Washington Huskies during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at HP Pavilion on March 20, 2010 in San Jose, California. New Mexico
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim speaks during an NCAA college basketball news conference in Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday, March 20, 2010. Syracuse plays Gonzaga in a second-round game on Sunday. Syracuse
Ohio's Tommy Freeman leaves the court after losing to Tennessee 83-68 in an NCAA second-round college basketball game in Providence, R.I., Saturday, March 20, 2010. Tennessee won 83-68. Tennessee
Kansas State coach Frank Martin, right, talks with guard Jacob Pullen (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, Saturday, March 6, 2010, in Manhattan, Kan. Pullen scored 27 points in the game. Iowa State defeated Kansas State 85-82. Frank Martin (politician)
US actor Harisson Ford arrives with US actress Calista Flockhart to attend the screening of the movie 'The proposal' on september 12, 2009 at the 35th US film festival in Deauville, western France. Ford Motor Company
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo talks to reporters Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Spokane, Wash., about his team's upcoming NCAA second-round college basketball game Sunday against Maryland. Michigan
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 22: Members of the public interact with artist Robert Morris' installation 'Bodyspacemotionthings' in the Turbine Hall of the Tate Modern on May 22, 2009 in London, England. The installation is a re-creation of Morris' original exhibition which went on display in 1971 and was the first time the pubic were invited to physically interact with an art work. The piece comprises of a series of huge props including beams, weights, platforms, rollers, tunnels and ramps. Robert Morris

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: A fan of the Brigham Young Cougars holds up a sign in reference to Chris Miles #54 of BYU against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: A fan of the Brigham Young Cougars holds up a sign in reference to Chris Miles #54 of BYU against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Denis Clemente #21 of the Kansas State Wildcats attempts a shot against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Denis Clemente #21 of the Kansas State Wildcats attempts a shot against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Michael Loyd Jr. #10 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Michael Loyd Jr. #10 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars walks off the court dejected against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars walks off the court dejected against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jacob Pullen #0 of the Kansas State Wildcats celebrates as Charles Abouo #1 the Brigham Young Cougars looks on dejected during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jacob Pullen #0 of the Kansas State Wildcats celebrates as Charles Abouo #1 the Brigham Young Cougars looks on dejected during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on dejected from the bench against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on dejected from the bench against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Denis Clemente #21 of the Kansas State Wildcats celebrates with teammates on the bench against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Denis Clemente #21 of the Kansas State Wildcats celebrates with teammates on the bench against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: (L-R) Jacob Pullen #0 and head coach Frank Martin of the Kansas State Wildcats embrace as they celebrate their 84-72 win against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: (L-R) Jacob Pullen #0 and head coach Frank Martin of the Kansas State Wildcats embrace as they celebrate their 84-72 win against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Noah Hartsock #34 of the Brigham Young Cougars walks off the court dejected after they lost 84-72 against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Noah Hartsock #34 of the Brigham Young Cougars walks off the court dejected after they lost 84-72 against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars walks off the court dejected against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars walks off the court dejected against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jacob Pullen #0 of the Kansas State Wildcats smiles on court against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jacob Pullen #0 of the Kansas State Wildcats smiles on court against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jacob Pullen #0 of the Kansas State Wildcats smiles on court against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jacob Pullen #0 of the Kansas State Wildcats smiles on court against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Denis Clemente #21 of the Kansas State Wildcats reacts against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Denis Clemente #21 of the Kansas State Wildcats reacts against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on as the Kansas State Wildcats huddle up in the background during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on as the Kansas State Wildcats huddle up in the background during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars chases a loose ball against Rodney McGruder #22 of the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars chases a loose ball against Rodney McGruder #22 of the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Noah Hartsock #34 of the Brigham Young Cougars lies on the court with his hands on his head as his teammates react on the bench against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Noah Hartsock #34 of the Brigham Young Cougars lies on the court with his hands on his head as his teammates react on the bench against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Cheerleaders for the Kansas State Wildcats support their team against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Cheerleaders for the Kansas State Wildcats support their team against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars drives past Jacob Pullen #0 of the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars drives past Jacob Pullen #0 of the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: A fan of the Brigham Young Cougars holds up a sign in reference to Chris Miles #54 of BYU against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: A fan of the Brigham Young Cougars holds up a sign in reference to Chris Miles #54 of BYU against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Denis Clemente #21 of the Kansas State Wildcats attempts a shot against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Denis Clemente #21 of the Kansas State Wildcats attempts a shot against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Michael Loyd Jr. #10 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Michael Loyd Jr. #10 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars walks off the court dejected against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars walks off the court dejected against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jacob Pullen #0 of the Kansas State Wildcats celebrates as Charles Abouo #1 the Brigham Young Cougars looks on dejected during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jacob Pullen #0 of the Kansas State Wildcats celebrates as Charles Abouo #1 the Brigham Young Cougars looks on dejected during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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