K-State needs Big 12 tourney wins, starting with Texas

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By David Smale, Field Level Media

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- If desperation provides motivation, a very motivated Kansas State squad will meet Texas in the second round of the Big 12 tournament Wednesday night. The Wildcats are on the wrong side of most projections for the NCAA Tournament bracket, but they still have an opportunity to play their way in.

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