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Coleman Hawkins expertly trolls Hunter Dickinson over head-to-head record, rivalry

Wade-Peeryby:Wade Peery•02/08/25
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Coleman Hawkins and the Kansas State Wildcats got a big win over their rival, Kansas, on Saturday. The Wildcats came away with an 81-73 win, giving them five straight victories. Hawkins won his matchup against KU big man Hunter Dickinson and the Wildcats’ star didn’t hesitate to troll him after the win.

“6-1? I think I’m 6-1 against him now?” Hawkins asked. But quickly added, “He’s a good player though,”

Kansas State led after the first half and never looked back, taking care of business for the win. David N’Guessan scored 20 points as the Wildcats took down No. 16 ranked Kansas. Three of KSU’s last five wins have come against ranked opponents.

Dug McDaniel added 15 points. Max Jones and Coleman Hawkins each pumped in 12 points. It was the third straight time in Manhattan that Kansas State had defeated Kansas. While Hawkins may have gotten the win, Hunter Dickinson posted a monster game for the Jayhawks, erupting for 21 points. He was named the Preseason AP Player of the Year for a reason. And he showed why on Saturday. Dickinson also chipped in nine rebounds.

Zeke Mayo had a big-time performance for the Jayhawks, stuffing the stat sheet with 15 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. AJ Storr also chipped in nine points. KJ Adams had a good showing with 13 points and five rebounds.

Kansas State improved to 12-11 overall and 6-6 in the Big 12. Kansas dropped to 16-7 overall and 7-5 in the Big 12.

Kansas continues to have an up and down stretch lately. In their last six games, they’ve followed up each win with a loss. One important stat in the game was that Kansas State had 23 assists and 10 turnovers. The only category that KU led on Saturday was in rebounding, they outrebounded the Wildcats 36-30.

Both teams will be in action again on Tuesday. Kansas will host Colorado and Kansas State hosts Arizona.