No. 15 KU tops No. 16 K-State 64-49 to maintain Big 12 hopes

Kansas State guard Barry Brown Jr., left, and Kansas forward Dedric Lawson (1) dive for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Kansas head coach Bill Self applauds his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State in Lawrence, Kan., Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Kansas guard Devon Dotson (11) shoots over Kansas State guard Mike McGuirl (00) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Kansas guard Charlie Moore (2) celebrates a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State in Lawrence, Kan., Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Kansas forward Dedric Lawson (1) blocks a shot by Kansas State guard Barry Brown Jr. (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. Kansas defeated Kansas State 64-49. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Kansas forward Dedric Lawson (1) shoots while covered by Kansas State forward Makol Mawien (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Kansas forward Mitch Lightfoot (44) rebounds over Kansas State forward Makol Mawien (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)