David N’Guessan scored 14 of his team-high 18 points in the second half and added 10 rebounds to rally Kansas State past host Cincinnati, 54-49, in Big 12 action Wednesday night.Dug McDaniel added 13 points for Kansas State (15-15, 9-10 Big 12), which swept the season series and won its second straight after a four-game skid.Day Day Thomas had 12 points while Jizzle James added 10 for Cincinnati (17-13, 7-12), which lost its home finale and suffered a big blow to their hopes for an NCAA Tournament at-large berth.It was an ugly shooting night for both teams, especially from beyond the arc as the two teams combined to convert just 5 of 36 from 3-point range.Cincinnati took a 35-28 lead on a Thomas 3-pointer and an Aziz Bandaogo free throw with 14:30 left. But Max Jones knocked down a jumper that sparked eight straight points during a 12-2 spurt that put the Wildcats ahead for good.Cincinnati managed to cut the lead to 52-49, but committed a foul as the shot clock was winding down on defense. Kansas State managed to run out the clock as boos rained down on the Bearcats on Senior Night.