Coleman Hawkins leads Kansas State to narrow victory over Cincinnati Bearcats

In January 2025, the Cincinnati Bearcats, with a record of 10-3 at the time, faced off against the Kansas State Wildcats, who were 7-5, in a competitive basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas. The game concluded with Kansas State narrowly winning 70-67, largely due to standout performances from Coleman Hawkins, who scored 20 points during the match. This victory improved Kansas State's record to 1-0 in the Big 12 Conference. Conversely, the Bearcats fell to 0-2 in conference play, which was detrimental to their standing. The Bearcats had previously demonstrated strong defensive capabilities, allowing only an average of 60.5 points per game and holding opponents to 38.3% shooting. However, in this matchup against Kansas State, they faced a stronger offensive effort than usual. Despite their impressive shooting percentage of 47.8%, which was higher than what the Wildcats typically allowed, Cincinnati couldn't secure the win. The match highlighted the competitive nature of the Big 12 Conference, with many teams displaying significant skill on both ends of the floor. Following this game, both teams prepared for their upcoming matches, looking to improve their standings and continue their pursuit of victories in the challenging conference schedule.