Not only did the Wildcats beat Fairfield 85-41 to advance to the Round of 32 without exerting much energy, they got star center Ayoka Lee back from foot injuries ... and she played like an All-American. Lee scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in just 15 minutes of action.

Ayoka Lee had 17 points and 10 rebounds in her return to the lineup, and fifth-seeded Kansas State beat Fairfield 85-41 in the first round of the NCAA women’s tournament

Among the early Friday first-round matchups will be a bout between Kansas State and Fairfield.From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day. The Kansas State Wildcats finished the 2024-25 season with a 26-7 record,