K-State cruises in win against Florida in SEC/Big 12 Challenge

Kansas State forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin, right, shoots over Florida forward Colin Castleton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday,…

Kansas State forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin, right, shoots over Florida forward Colin Castleton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

by: Jared Bush

Posted: Jan 28, 2023 / 07:27 PM CST

Updated: Jan 28, 2023 / 07:57 PM CST

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas state was able to get a convincing wire-to-wire victory over the Florida Gators on Saturday.

The Wildcats jumped on the Gators from the opening tip, building a 22-8 lead. They closed out the first half on an 11-0 run, making it 37-16 going into halftime.

They would continue to pour it on in the second half, building a 23-point lead.

Kansas State was led by Keyontae Johnson, securing a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds against his former squad.

Markquis Nowell flirted with a triple-double contributing 13 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.

Nae’Qwan Tomlin would add 11 points and six rebounds.

They move to 18-3 overall.

K-State will now get ready for a huge Sunflower Showdown rematch against Kansas on Tuesday at 7 p.m.