Wildcats blow by New Mexico, 68-56

MANHATTAN, Kan. Cartier Martin recorded his second double-double in as many games and Kansas State overcame a 16-point first half deficit to knock of visiting New Mexico, 68-56, before 5,205 at Bramlage Coliseum Wednesday night.

Martin, who led all players with 22 points and 11 rebounds, keyed the comeback for Kansas State (2-0), which shot a scalding 69.6 percent in the second half.

David Chiotti and Mark Walters each scored 16 points to pace the Lobos (3-1), who scored just 21 points in the second half after leading 30-14 with just over six minutes to play in the first half.

The Wildcats were able to slice the lead to single digits before the break on a jumper in the lane by Akeem Wright.

David Hoskins, who scored 14 of his 17 points in the second half, put the Wildcats on top for good with 6:25 to go on a short jumper that gave K-State a 52-51 lead.

For the game, Kansas State connected on 12-of-14 free throws, including all seven in the final five minutes to put the game on ice.

Wright added five rebounds and Hoskins pitched in with four as the Wildcats out-rebounded the Lobos 33-20.

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Team Stats

Cartier Martin

David Hoskins

Akeem Wright

Dramane Diarra

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