Kansas State coach Jerome Tang didn't hold back in his criticism of the team's effort after the team dropped to UCF. Tang's usual encouraging messages include reassurance and optimism, but this time,

College basketball statistician Bart Torvik paints a clear picture on K-State’s unexpected turnaround. His numbers had K-State rated as the nation’s No. 95 team after 18 games. But he rates K-State No. 1 over its past six.

Kansas State is 9-5 at home this season, boasting several blowout victories playing in front of the Wildcats' fanbase. Coach Jerome Tang calls for fans to maintain that standard of intimidation as the team approaches its final stretch.