N’Guessan, a forward who was spent the past three years at K-State, scored 20 points and he was far and away the best offensive weapon on his team. He also grabbed 10 rebounds for a double-double. Hawkins, a transfer from Illinois, was held to five points.

Another unforgettable battle between BYU and Iowa State. The Cougars conquered the Cyclones 96-92 Thursday in Kansas City, advancing to the Big 12 tournament semifinals. BYU has now won nine consecutive games and moves to 24-8 on the season.