Hawkins has earned the respect of K-State fans over the past week. He has proven his toughness by returning from a serious injury after a three-game absence to lead the Wildcats to a gritty road win over Cincinnati. Then he gave K-State four points, nine rebounds and five assists in a losing effort against Iowa State.

Kansas State basketball could not build on its two-game winning streak Saturday despite an enthusiastic senior day crowd as No. 10-ranked Iowa State jumped on the Wildcats early and cruised to a 73-57 victory at Bramlage Coliseum.