Kansas State (8-9, 1-4) vs. No. 3 Kansas (14-3, 4-1)

Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, Kansas; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: No. 3 Kansas presents a tough challenge for Kansas State. Kansas State has won one of its two games against ranked teams this season. Kansas has moved up to No. 3 in the latest AP rankings following wins over Oklahoma and Texas last week.

SUPER SENIORS: Kansas State's Cartier Diarra, Xavier Sneed and Makol Mawien have combined to account for 53 percent of the team's scoring this season, including 70 percent of all Wildcats points over the last five games.

DEFENSIVE IMPROVEM...