Kansas State beats Bradley

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) – Nino Williams had 14 points and 12 rebounds and Marcus Foster had 13 points as Kansas State (5-4) defeated Bradley 50-47 on Tuesday night at Bramlage Coliseum.

K-State's Thomas Gipson blocks a shot against Bradley's Anthony Fields. (Scott D. Weaver/K-State Athletics) — K-State’s Thomas Gipson blocks a shot against Bradley’s Anthony Fields. (Scott D. Weaver/K-State Athletics)

It was Williams’ second-career double-double, with the last coming against Baylor on March 8.

Auston Barnes scored a career-high 21 points to pace the Braves (3-6).

Foster kick-started a 20-10 run in the opening 9 minutes of the second half, providing a much-needed edge after scoring only two points off of free throws in the first half.

The sophomore knocked in three-straight 3-pointers, giving him 10 makes from behind the arc in the last two games.

The third make gave Kansas State a 38-27 lead with 12:40 remaining, which was also its largest lead of the game.

Barnes, who came in averaging 10.7 points per game, answered the Kansas State run by scoring five-straight points and tying the game at 39 apiece with 7:55 left.