Mizzou once again in victory lane, with Kansas State on skid row

With Tuesday’s heart-stopping triumph against Mississippi, Missouri has won three of four and is playing its best basketball of the season. Reasons for the improvement? Start with the terrific play of point guard Xavier Pinson, who has scored 60 in the previous two games.On the opposite track is Kansas State, which can’t buy a victory these days. The Wildcats take a five-game losing streak into Wednesday’s game at Texas Tech.Beat writers Souichi Terada and Kellis Robinett check in to talk about their teams on SportsBeat KC, The Star’s daily sports podcast.Story links:“I felt untouchable:” How Mizzou’s Xavier Pinson dominated MississippiAs Mizzou hoops heat up, Tigers enter critical stretch with SEC standing at stakeWhy K-State Coach Bruce Weber is considering a new starting five against Texas TechWhy Bruce Weber thinks Kansas State is due for some good luck after latest Big 12 lossThanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices