NCAAB · Final

Kansas State Edges West Virginia in Close Contest

Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Bramlage Coliseum

Kansas State Wildcats 65, West Virginia Mountaineers 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Kansas State Wildcats beat West Virginia Mountaineers 65-63 at Bramlage Coliseum on March 3, 2026.

Who was favored in West Virginia Mountaineers vs Kansas State Wildcats?

West Virginia Mountaineers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -192 (about 66% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Kansas State Wildcats narrowly defeated the West Virginia Mountaineers with a final score of 65-63 at Bramlage Coliseum. This victory marks a crucial win for Kansas State, which has struggled throughout the season, finishing with a home record of 12-18 compared to West Virginia's away record of 17-13.

Kansas State entered the game with a dismal recent form, having lost nine of their last ten games, including a three-game losing streak. Their average scoring during this stretch was 68.5 points per game, while they allowed an average of 82.3 points. In their last five games, they managed to score an average of 72.8 points but conceded 81.6 points, highlighting their defensive struggles.

On the other hand, West Virginia had a mixed bag of results, going 4-6 in their last ten games, with a recent win against BYU. They averaged 63.4 points scored and allowed 67.9 points during this stretch. Their last five games reflected a similar trend, with an average of 69.4 points scored and 70.0 points allowed. Despite their recent form, West Virginia was favored in this matchup, with DraftKings setting the spread at 3.5 points in favor of the Mountaineers.

The two teams had met earlier in the season, with Kansas State losing to West Virginia 54-59 on January 28, 2026. However, Kansas State had previously defeated West Virginia 73-60 in their earlier meeting in the 2025 season. This fixture was particularly significant as it was the rubber match of the season series, with both teams having won one game each.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any notable absences for either team, allowing both sides to field their regular lineups. The game was played under normal conditions at Bramlage Coliseum, where Kansas State typically enjoys a home-court advantage.

As the game unfolded, Kansas State managed to hold on to their lead in the final moments. Key scoring plays included free throws from Nate Johnson and Khamari McGriff, which helped solidify their position. West Virginia's Honor Huff attempted to keep the game close with a three-point jumper late in the second half, but it was not enough to overcome Kansas State's lead.

The final score reflects the intensity of the game, with Kansas State's victory coming as a relief after their recent struggles. This win could serve as a pivotal moment for the Wildcats as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	WVU -3.5	143.5 o -108 / u -112	West Virginia Mountaineers -192 · Kansas State Wildcats +160

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Leaders

PointsKhamari McGriff18Kansas State Wildcats
AssistsNate Johnson7Kansas State Wildcats
ReboundsNate Johnson9Kansas State Wildcats
PointsChance Moore18West Virginia Mountaineers
AssistsTreysen Eaglestaff5West Virginia Mountaineers
ReboundsTreysen Eaglestaff11West Virginia Mountaineers

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Kansas State Wildcats

Last 10: 1-9Streak L368.5 scored · 82.3 allowed per game1-4 at home

L68-77vs TCU Horned FrogsFeb 28
L70-79at Colorado BuffaloesFeb 26
L72-100at Texas Tech Red RaidersFeb 21
W90-74vs Baylor BearsFeb 18
L64-78at Houston CougarsFeb 14
L62-91vs Cincinnati BearcatsFeb 12
L82-84at TCU Horned FrogsFeb 7
L61-95vs Iowa State CyclonesFeb 1
L54-59at West Virginia MountaineersJan 28
L62-86vs Kansas JayhawksJan 25

West Virginia Mountaineers

Last 10: 4-6Streak W163.4 scored · 67.9 allowed per game2-3 away

W79-71vs BYU CougarsFeb 28
L84-91at Oklahoma State CowboysFeb 25
L54-60at TCU Horned FrogsFeb 21
L56-61vs Utah UtesFeb 19
W74-67at UCF KnightsFeb 14
L63-70vs Texas Tech Red RaidersFeb 8
W59-54at Cincinnati BearcatsFeb 6
L53-63vs Baylor BearsJan 31
W59-54vs Kansas State WildcatsJan 28
L53-88at Arizona WildcatsJan 24

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Arizona	36-3	-	16-2
Houston	30-7	2	14-4
Iowa State	29-8	4	12-6
Kansas	24-11	4	12-6
Texas Tech	23-11	4	12-6
TCU	23-12	5	11-7
BYU	23-12	7	9-9
UCF	21-12	7	9-9
West Virginia	21-14	7	9-9
Cincinnati	18-15	7	9-9
Colorado	17-16	9	7-11
Arizona State	17-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma State	20-15	10	6-12
Baylor	17-17	10	6-12
Kansas State	12-20	13	3-15
Utah	10-22	14	2-16

Box score

Stat	West Virginia Mountaineers	Kansas State Wildcats
Field goals	24-61	20-49
Field goal %	39	41
Three-pointers	6-23	6-20
Three-point %	26	30
Free throws	9-16	19-25
Free throw %	56	76
Rebounds	35	34
Offensive rebounds	15	10
Defensive rebounds	20	24
Assists	16	12
Steals	10	8
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	13	16
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	20
Fast-break points	4	4
Points in the paint	36	24
Fouls	18	15
Largest lead	7	19
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	42	48

How the scoring went

2nd Half31-34Khamari McGriff makes layup (Nate Johnson assists)
2nd Half31-36Taj Manning makes layup
2nd Half31-37Taj Manning makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half31-40David Castillo makes 24-foot three point jumper (Nate Johnson assists)
2nd Half31-42Khamari McGriff makes layup (Nate Johnson assists)
2nd Half31-43Taj Manning makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half31-44Taj Manning makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half31-46Andrej Kostic makes 7-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half31-48C.J. Jones makes 21-foot jumper
2nd Half33-48DJ Thomas makes layup
2nd Half33-49David Castillo makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half33-50David Castillo makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-50Brenen Lorient makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jasper Floyd assists)
2nd Half36-51Nate Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half36-52Nate Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-54Taj Manning makes 1-foot dunk (Nate Johnson assists)
2nd Half36-55Nate Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-55Brenen Lorient makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half38-56Khamari McGriff makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-57Khamari McGriff makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-57Jasper Floyd makes layup (Treysen Eaglestaff assists)
2nd Half41-57Chance Moore makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-57Honor Huff makes 31-foot three point jumper (Jasper Floyd assists)
2nd Half46-57Brenen Lorient makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot (Honor Huff assists)
2nd Half48-57Brenen Lorient makes 1-foot dunk (Treysen Eaglestaff assists)
2nd Half49-57Brenen Lorient makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-60Nate Johnson makes 27-foot three point jumper (Taj Manning assists)
2nd Half51-60Treysen Eaglestaff makes layup
2nd Half52-60Chance Moore makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-60Chance Moore makes layup (Treysen Eaglestaff assists)
2nd Half54-61Nate Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-61Chance Moore makes layup (Jasper Floyd assists)
2nd Half57-61Honor Huff makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-61Honor Huff makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-62Nate Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-63Nate Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-63Chance Moore makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half60-64Khamari McGriff makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-65Khamari McGriff makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-65Honor Huff makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jasper Floyd assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Kansas State Wildcats, below favours West Virginia Mountaineers.