Carter, Kaluma rally Kansas State to 62-55 victory over Chicago State
Chicago State guard Wesley Cardet Jr., center, is pressured by Kansas State forward David N'Guessan (1) and guard Cam Carter (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. Credit: AP/Charlie Riedel
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Cam Carter scored 19 points, Arthur Kaluma had a double-double and Kansas State came from behind to beat Chicago State 62-55 on Tuesday night.
Carter sank 6 of 16 shots with a 3-pointer and all six of his free throws for the Wildcats (10-3). Kaluma finished with 14 points and a season-high 13 rebounds. David N'Guessan pitched in with 12 points and nine rebounds.
Jahsean Corbett had 10 points and five rebounds by halftime, helping Chicago State take a 30-27 lead. Cam Carter had 11 points to help Kansas State rally from a 28-21 deficit to get within one possession. The Wildcats shot 35.7% before the intermission and made just 1 of 8 from 3-point range.
Carter scored four in an 8-0 run to begin the second half as Kansas State took a five-point lead and never trailed again. The Wildcats took their biggest lead at 59-50 on a dunk by Taj Manning with 62 seconds left to play.
Wesley Cardet Jr. scored 19 on 6-for-13 shooting with a 3-pointer for the independent Cougars (7-13). He made 6 of 8 foul shots and added four rebounds. Corbett scored 12 with eight boards.
Kansas State won 10 nonconference games for a second straight season under second-year coach Jerome Tang. The Wildcats improved to 3-0 all time against Chicago State with home wins in 2007 and 2009.
Chicago State has lost four straight after a four-game win streak that started with a 75-73 victory over then-No. 25 Northwestern on Dec. 13. It was the first win over a ranked team in program history.
Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Chicago State Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. Credit: AP/Charlie Riedel
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Chicago State: The Cougars travel to play Oklahoma State on Wednesday.
Kansas State: The Wildcats begin Big 12 Conference play on Saturday when they host Central Florida.
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