Junior Craig Brackins has declared for the NBA draft. The Cyclones are also losing two other players.

The Kansas State women were no match for undefeated Nebraska. The No. 3 ranked Cornhuskers beat the Cats 63-46 in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament at Municipal Auditorium.

But don’t go gardening just yet. Two very formidable opponents stand in the way of a potential third installment of the Sunflower Showdown.

Jamar Samuels scored 21 of his 27 points in the first half Thursday and the Kansas State Wildcats easily handled Oklahoma State to advance to the Big 12 semi-finals. Video

The Royals starting pitcher gives up four runs in two-plus innings, as Kansas City falls 6-4 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.