Haggerty and Johnson’s Explosive 67-Point Surge Stuns Baylor in Driscoll’s Thrilling Coaching Debut

Tuesday night delivered a breath of fresh air for Kansas State basketball fans as P.J. Haggerty lit up the scoreboard with 34 points and Nate Johnson smashed his personal best with 33, leading the Wildcats to an impressive 90-74 victory over Baylor. This win snapped K-State’s six-game slump and drew a bright line under the team’s fresh start under interim head coach Matthew Driscoll, who took the reins after Jerome Tang’s dismissal following four seasons. Right from tipoff, the Wildcats dominated — never trailing, and stretching their lead comfortably throughout the second half. Johnson’s clutch plays, including five sharp three-pointers and a flurry of assists and steals, turned this game into a showcase of pure skill and determination. Meanwhile, Baylor struggled to connect beyond the arc, managing only three made threes on 24 attempts, which proved too much to overcome. It’s clear that Driscoll’s arrival injects new life into the Wildcats, and with a road game at No. 13 Texas Tech looming, the Wildcats are poised to ride this momentum forward. LEARN MORE.