ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands -- Kansas State coach Bruce Weber didn't panic when his 12th-ranked Wildcats struggled to score Sunday against Penn.
Instead, Weber counted on Kansas State's defense to settle things down in the Wildcats' 64-48 victory over the Quakers in the semifinals of the Paradise Jam tournament.
Dean Wade scored 17 points to lead three players in double figures for Kansas State (4-0), which advanced to Monday night's championship game against Missouri at the University of the Virgin Islands' Sports and Fitness Center.
"Our defense has been our strength," said Weber, whose Wildcats forced Penn into 19 turnovers, leading to 24 points.