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Wildcats Top Cougars, 86-69

Klay Thompson scores 22 points in a losing effort.

Washington State guard Klay Thompson (1) shoots while covered by Kansas State forward Victor Ojeleye (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, in Manhattan, Kan. Thompson was fouled by Ojeleye on the play. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Dec. 5, 2009

Final Stats | Notes

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) -Dominique Sutton had 16 points and pressured Washington State's Klay Thompson into a frustrating night, leading Kansas State to an 86-69 rout of the Cougars Saturday night.

Kansas State (7-1) looked sharp coming off its worst game of the season, using a swarming defense to set up easy baskets on offense. Denis Clemente scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half to prevent a comeback and Jacob Pullen added 21 for the Wildcats, who scored 39 points off Washington State's 25 turnovers.

The Cougars (6-2) had no answer for Kansas State's pressure, allowing the Wildcats a 20-point deficit in the first half. Thompson, the nation's second-leading scorer, had 22 points, hitting all 11 of his free throws to get there.

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