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Kansas State Survives California's Comeback in Thrilling 99-96 Win

11/14/2025

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Summary

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Kansas State defeated California 99-96 in a nonconference game on November 13, 2025, after building a 55-34 halftime lead.
Kansas State guard P. J. Haggerty scored 23 points, with Khamari McGriff adding 21 and Nate Johnson 20.
California's Chris Bell scored 27 points and Dai Dai Ames added 25 to spark a second-half rally, but the comeback fell short.

History

Historical Context

The 1979 NCAA Basketball Championship, held on March 26, featured Michigan State defeating Indiana State 75-64, marking the Spartans' first national title. This game, showcasing Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, attracted nearly 40 million viewers, significantly boosting the NCAA tournament's popularity and laying the groundwork for future college basketball rivalries and fan engagement.

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Story summary

Kansas State defeated California 99-96 in a nonconference game on November 13, 2025, after building a 55-34 halftime lead.
Kansas State guard P. J. Haggerty scored 23 points, with Khamari McGriff adding 21 and Nate Johnson 20.
California's Chris Bell scored 27 points and Dai Dai Ames added 25 to spark a second-half rally, but the comeback fell short.

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