The 'Battle of the Wildcats' saw Kansas State coming out on top over Kentucky in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Sunday as they reach their first Sweet 16 since 2018.
Johnson got his one-on-one matchup and didn’t squander the opportunity, as he stepped back and rained a three-pointer from the right wing and hit it to put Kansas State up, 67-62.
Antonio Reeves #12 of the Kentucky Wildcats drives against Desi Sills #13 of the Kansas State Wildcats during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at The Fieldhouse at Greensboro Coliseum on March 19, 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina. FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON COACH GIVES PEP TALK, ASSISTANT ALLEGES FLORIDA ATLANTIC TRASH TALK BEFORE BIG GAME
But Wallace stepped up with 21 points on 9-of-11 shooting with nine boards and four assists. The team’s leading scorer, Oscar Tshiebwe, recorded a double-double with 25 points and 18 rebounds.
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