Kansas State's Angel Rodriguez shoots the ball against Southern Mississippi. The freshman scored 13 points as Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State's Jamar Samuels defends Southern Mississippi's Rashard McGill. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. (March 15, 2012)
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The Kansas State pep band cheers for their team against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State's Rodney McGruder shoots a free throw against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. McGruder scored 30 points by making 11 of 16 shots, including two three-pointers. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State's Rodney McGruder shoots against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. McGruder scored 30 points by making 11 of 16 shots, including two three-pointers. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State's Rodney McGruder shoots against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. McGruder scored 30 points by making 11 of 16 shots, including two three-pointers. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State's Angel Rodriguez passes the ball in the lane against Southern Mississippi. The freshman scored 13 points as Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State assistant head coach Brad Underwood talks to Shane Southwell during their game against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State's Will Spradling scores in the final minutes against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State's Rodney McGruder shoots against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. McGruder scored 30 points by making 11 of 16 shots, including two three-pointers. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State coach Frank Martin talks to his team during a timeout against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. McGruder scored 30 points by making 11 of 16 shots, including two three-pointers. (March 15, 2012)
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The Kansas State fans cheer for their team against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. (March 15, 2012)
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The Kansas State fans cheer for their team against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State coach Frank Martin yells plays to his team. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. McGruder scored 30 points by making 11 of 16 shots, including two three-pointers. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State's Jordan Henriquez tries to dunk the ball and misses against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State's Jordan Henriquez smiles at the end of the game against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State's Angel Rodriguez shoots the ball in the final minutes against Southern Mississippi. The freshman scored 13 points as Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. (March 15, 2012)
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The Kansas State fans cheer for their team against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State's Thomas Gipson shoots the ball in the final minutes against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State coach Frank Martin holds his head in disguist while his team was trailing Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. McGruder scored 30 points by making 11 of 16 shots, including two three-pointers. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State's Jordan Henriquez cheers for his team against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State's Jordan Henriquez shoots against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State's Rodney McGruder shoots against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. McGruder scored 30 points by making 11 of 16 shots, including two three-pointers. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State's Jordan Henriquez blocks a Southern Mississippi shot in the first half. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. (March 15, 2012)
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Shane Southland enters the Kansas State locker room with the rest of his team. They will play Southern Mississippi today in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Consol Energy Center. (March 15, 2012)
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The Kansas State warms up before their game against Southern Mississippi today in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Consol Energy Center. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State's Will Spradling tries not to step on Southern Mississippi's Neil Watson after he slid off the court going for a loose ball. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. McGruder scored 30 points by making 11 of 16 shots, including two three-pointers. (March 15, 2012)
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The Kansas State team stands for the Pledge of Allegiance before their game against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. McGruder scored 30 points by making 11 of 16 shots, including two three-pointers. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State's Jordan Henriquez and Jamar Samuels sandwich Southern Mississippi's Jonathan Mills while going for a rebound. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. McGruder scored 30 points by making 11 of 16 shots, including two three-pointers. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State's Rodney McGruder drives to the basket against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. McGruder scored 30 points by making 11 of 16 shots, including two three-pointers. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State's Jordan Henriquez grabs a rebound against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State's Rodney McGruder walks and talks to a referee during their game against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. McGruder scored 30 points by making 11 of 16 shots, including two three-pointers. (March 15, 2012)
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Southern Mississippi's Jonathan Mills cheers for his team early in the game against Kansas State. KSU beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. McGruder scored 30 points by making 11 of 16 shots, including two three-pointers. (March 15, 2012)
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Southern Mississippi's head coach Larry Eustachy coaches his team against Kansas State. KSU beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. McGruder scored 30 points by making 11 of 16 shots, including two three-pointers. (March 15, 2012)
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Kansas State's Shane Southwell grabs a rebound against Southern Mississippi. The Wildcats beat Southern Mississippi 70-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Consol Energy Center. McGruder scored 30 points by making 11 of 16 shots, including two three-pointers. (March 15, 2012)
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