NORTHERN ARIZONA

Northern Arizona remains winless after falling to Kansas State

Nov 20, 2017, 9:08 PM | Updated: 9:17 pm

Kansas State guard Barry Brown (5) passes to a teammate while covered by Northern Arizona guard Tor...

Kansas State guard Barry Brown (5) passes to a teammate while covered by Northern Arizona guard Torry Johnson (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Barry Brown had 20 points on 9-of-13 shooting and Kansas State took advantage of 31 Northern Arizona turnovers for an 80-58 win on Monday night.

The Wildcats (4-0) were relentless on the defensive end and scored 38 points off turnovers. Kansas State also tied a 41-year old school record with 19 steals, matching the mark that was last reached back on Jan. 10, 1976, against Tulane.

Northern Arizona’s turnover total has increased each game so far this season and the Lumberjacks (0-4) broke their season high in turnovers before the first media timeout of the second half.

Although the Lumberjacks could not get going on offense, Torry Johnson scored a game-high 18 points on 5-of-7 shooting with 10 coming from the foul line.

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This was the final game for the on-campus portion of the Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational. Kansas State and Northern Arizona each came into this game going in opposite directions and it stayed that way once the game went final. The Wildcats are starting to hit their stride on the defensive end while Northern Arizona’s issues with ball control continue to be its downfall.

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Northern Arizona: The Lumberjacks will face Hampton in the Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational on Thursday.

Kansas State: The Wildcats will face Arizona State in the Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational on Thursday.

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