KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Graduate guard Max Abmas recorded a game-high 26 points, but Texas (20-12) dropped a 78-74 decision to Kansas State (19-13) on Wednesday night at T-Mobile Center in the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship Second Round. The Longhorns will now await to hear their postseason fate during the NCAA Tournament Selection Show on Sunday, March 17 (5 p.m. CT, CBS).
Abmas converted 9-of-20 field goals, including 3-of-10 from three-point range, and 5-of-5 free throws to go along with four rebounds and four assists against just one turnover in 38 minutes. He moved into a tie for the No.