They were the little bit more desperate team today and you could see that and feel that." Arizona's leading sc

Arizona made just 2 of 21 3-pointers and had 17 costly turnovers in a 73-70 loss to Kansas State in a battle of Big 12 Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum on Tuesday. The loss snapped UA’s six-game winning streak and dropped the Wildcats to 17-7 overall and 11-2 in the Big 12.

K-State won its sixth straight game, and continued its late-season push toward the NCAA Tournament, by handing Arizona its first loss since Jan. 18. After a dismal start to the season, no team in the conference has won more consecutive games than the one that wears lavender uniforms.

Kansas State basketball pulled another upset on Tuesday, running its winning streak to six by knocking off No. 13 Arizona.

During their transition from nonconference letdown to Big 12 co-leaders, Arizona settled players neatly into roles, developed a uniquely effective post tandems and learned to win without