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 Torry Johnson (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

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BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

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.

BIG PICTURE

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.

UP NEXT

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.

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)

Northern Arizona forward Brooks Debisschop, right, is covered by Kansas State forward Dean Wade, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Northern Arizona guard Gino Littles (3) is covered by Kansas State forward Makol Mawien, back, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Northern Arizona guard Torry Johnson (0) is fouled by Kansas State guard Kamau Stokes (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Northern Arizona guard Gino Littles (3) tries to shoot over Kansas State forward Mawdo Sallah (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Kansas State forward Mawdo Sallah (1) looks for a teammate during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northern Arizona in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Northern Arizona head coach Jack Murphy directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northern Arizona in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Kansas State guard Barry Brown (5) drives the lane past Northern Arizona defenders Jojo Anderson, left, and Ruben Fuamba (55) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Kansas State forward Makol Mawien (14) shoots over Northern Arizona forward Brooks Debisschop (25) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Northern Arizona forward Corey Brown (2) is fouled by Kansas State forward Makol Mawien, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Kansas State forward Dean Wade (32) dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northern Arizona in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Kansas State forward Mawdo Sallah, middle, rebounds against Northern Arizona forwards Brooks Debisschop, right, and Isaiah Thomas (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

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