LUBBOCK, Texas
Kansas State has never missed Kamau Stokes more than it did Saturday during an 80-71 loss to Texas Tech at United Supermarkets Arena.
Stokes, the team’s top point guard, hasn’t played since he suffered a knee injury in late January, and his absence has been noticeable on a team that struggles to consistently make shots and handle the ball. But the Wildcats really could have used him in this one, appearing totally out of sync against the Red Raiders’ pressure defense.
Wesley Iwundu couldn’t avoid mid-court traps, Barry Brown failed to capitalize on open passing lanes and Carble Ervin went scoreless.