TEMPE, Ariz. (Interstat) — In a game defined by a stark contrast in styles, Arizona State overcame a frigid perimeter shooting performance by dominating the interior and the free-throw line to edge Kansas State 87-84 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Saturday at Wells Fargo Arena.

The Sun Devils (10-6) shot a dismal 3 for 22 from 3-point range but compensated by attacking the basket relentlessly, scoring 54 points in the paint and converting 24 of 32 attempts from the foul line. Kansas State (9-7), conversely, stayed in the game by hitting 13 3-pointers but was hampered by 12 missed free throws, going 15 for 21, and was outscored by nine at the charity stripe.

The most important part of the game unfolded in the final chaotic minute. Trailing 85-84 with 11 seconds remaining, Kansas State’s Abdi Bashir fouled Arizona State’s Maurice Odum, sending him to the line for two shots. Odum, who finished with 21 points, calmly sank both free throws to extend the lead to three.

Kansas State, without a timeout, rushed the ball upcourt. PJ Haggerty, who led all scorers with 25 points, launched a contested 3-pointer from the top of the key as time expired, but the shot missed off the rim, securing the Sun Devils’ victory.

The game was a tale of two halves. Kansas State used its outside shooting to build a 38-36 lead at halftime, with Bashir scoring 15 of his 22 points before the break. Arizona State’s offense awakened after halftime, erupting for 51 points. The Sun Devils seized control with a 12-4 run midway through the second half, turning a two-point deficit into a 70-64 lead they would not fully relinquish.

Arizona State’s interior presence was overwhelming, led by 7-foot-1 center Massamba Diop. The senior from Senegal dominated with 21 points, five blocks and several key offensive rebounds, anchoring a Sun Devil defense that registered 10 total blocks. Anthony Johnson added 18 points and three assists, providing crucial penetration.

Kansas State’s offense was fueled by its backcourt. Alongside Haggerty’s 25, Bashir contributed 22 points and four assists. The Wildcats shot 40% from 3-point range but only 40% overall from the field, struggling to finish against Arizona State’s length.

The Sun Devils won despite committing 15 turnovers to Kansas State’s 12 and making only those three 3-pointers. Their efficiency inside the arc, where they shot 27 of 42, and their work on the glass, where they secured 16 offensive rebounds leading to 18 second-chance points, proved decisive.

The game, organized by the Big 12 as part of its scheduling alliance, drew 7,133 fans. Arizona State improved to 10-6, while Kansas State fell to 9-7, dropping its second straight contest.

Kansas State will return to Big 12 play Wednesday when it hosts UCF. Arizona State travels to face rival Arizona on Wednesday.