MANHATTAN, Kan. (Interstat) — Kansas State survived a late surge to defeat Houston 69-65 in a Big 12 women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Bramlage Coliseum.

The Wildcats led by as many as 15 in the third quarter before the Cougars mounted a comeback, closing to within a single point in the final minutes. Kansas State sealed the game at the free-throw line.

Kyndall Hunter led Houston with 20 points. TK Pitts added 17 points for the Cougars. Tess Heal paced Kansas State with 15 points. Nastja Claessens scored 16 for the Wildcats, and Taryn Sides added 14.

Kansas State improved to 11-9. Houston fell to 6-13.