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Photos: Kansas State to Sweet 16 after beating Kentucky 75-69 in NCAA tournament

By Travis Heying
Kansas State coach Jerome Tang celebrates with the team’s cheerleaders after his team secured a spot in the Sweet 16 with a win over Kentucky in Greensboro, NC on Sunday.
Kansas State coach Jerome Tang celebrates with the team’s cheerleaders after his team secured a spot in the Sweet 16 with a win over Kentucky in Greensboro, NC on Sunday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle

See photos from the Kansas State Wildcats’ 75-69 victory over Kentucky in the second round of the NCAA tournament in Greensboro, North Carolina. K-State earned a trip to play in the Sweet 16 in the East Regional in New York City.

Kansas State’s Nae’Qwan Tomlin throws down an alley-oop dunk just before halftime against Kentucky during the first half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday.
Kansas State’s Nae’Qwan Tomlin throws down an alley-oop dunk just before halftime against Kentucky during the first half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas State’s Nae’Qwan Tomlin reacts after throwing down an alley-oop dunk just before halftime against Kentucky during the first half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday.
Kansas State’s Nae’Qwan Tomlin reacts after throwing down an alley-oop dunk just before halftime against Kentucky during the first half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas State’s Keyontae Johnson fouls Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe during the first half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday.
Kansas State’s Keyontae Johnson fouls Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe during the first half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas State’s David N’Guessan gets tied up with Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe during the first half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday.
Kansas State’s David N’Guessan gets tied up with Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe during the first half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell lets out a yell after a Kentucky foul during the second half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday.
Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell lets out a yell after a Kentucky foul during the second half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas State’s Desi Sills, next to teammate Ismael Massoud, lets out a yell as his team rallies during the second half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday.
Kansas State’s Desi Sills, next to teammate Ismael Massoud, lets out a yell as his team rallies during the second half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell somehow gets a floater to go under heavy defense from Kentucky during the second half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday.
Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell somehow gets a floater to go under heavy defense from Kentucky during the second half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell gets a basket against Kentucky defender Oscar Tshiebwe during the second half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday.
Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell gets a basket against Kentucky defender Oscar Tshiebwe during the second half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell lets out a yell in the direction of Kentucky coach John Caliper after hitting a three-pointer and getting a stop on the other end during the second half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday.
Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell lets out a yell in the direction of Kentucky coach John Caliper after hitting a three-pointer and getting a stop on the other end during the second half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas State coach Jerome Tang celebrates with the team’s cheerleaders after his team secured a spot in the Sweet 16 with a win over Kentucky in Greensboro, NC on Sunday.
Kansas State coach Jerome Tang celebrates with the team’s cheerleaders after his team secured a spot in the Sweet 16 with a win over Kentucky in Greensboro, NC on Sunday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell celebrates with fans after the Wildcats secured a spot in the Sweet 16 on Sunday with a win over Kentucky.
Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell celebrates with fans after the Wildcats secured a spot in the Sweet 16 on Sunday with a win over Kentucky. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas State coach Jerome Tang celebrates with the team’s cheerleaders after his team secured a spot in the Sweet 16 with a win over Kentucky in Greensboro, NC on Sunday.
Kansas State coach Jerome Tang celebrates with the team’s cheerleaders after his team secured a spot in the Sweet 16 with a win over Kentucky in Greensboro, NC on Sunday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell pray before his team’s game against Kentucky in the second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday.
Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell pray before his team’s game against Kentucky in the second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas State’s Keyontae Johnsons defends Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe during the first half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday.
Kansas State’s Keyontae Johnsons defends Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe during the first half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell, right, and Desi Sills defend Kentucky’s Cason Wallace during the first half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday.
Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell, right, and Desi Sills defend Kentucky’s Cason Wallace during the first half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell dives for a loose ball right in front of the Kentucky bench during the second half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday.
Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell dives for a loose ball right in front of the Kentucky bench during the second half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas State’s Ismael Massoud fouls Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe during the second half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday.
Kansas State’s Ismael Massoud fouls Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe during the second half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas State coach Jerome Tang has works for the referee during the first half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday.
Kansas State coach Jerome Tang has works for the referee during the first half of their second round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, NC on Sunday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle

This story was originally published March 19, 2023 at 4:57 PM.

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