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ST. LOUIS -- Kansas State forward D.J. Johnson was not perfect on Saturday night.And that bothered him to no end.Johnson scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Xavier Sneed added 15 points to lead Kansas State to an?84-53 win over Saint Louis in a non-conference contest.The Wildcats won their second in a row following a 69-68 loss to Maryland on Nov. 26.Saint Louis now has lost four in a row.Johnson dominated inside, hitting his first 10 shots from the field on the way to a 10-for-11 effort. But all he?wanted to talk about after the game was the one miss, a put back that clanked off the glass with 9:20 remaining and the game already decided.I?missed a righty layup, Johnson said. It was right there. That should have been 11?(for 11). Saw the top of the square -- just didnt connect on it.Johnson, who?had?four of the Wildcats?eight?dunks, led an early charge that helped the Wildcats take immediate control as they bolted to leads of?24-13 and 36-21 and never looked back.It was a fun night for us, coach Bruce Weber said. I was happy with?our kids; they were focused.Johnson, who grew up in a St. Louis suburb, posted his second career double-double in front of family and friends.This is a great experience, Johnson said. To do this in front of them, its special.Johnson pumped in a career-high 26 points in the loss to Maryland but spent much of last year at less than 100 percent after breaking his foot in the NCAA Tournament in 2014.Weber says Johnson is now just returning to form.Its been a rough 16 months, but hes fought through it, Weber said. Hes getting paid back for his efforts.Sneed, also a St. Louis native, hit 4 3-pointers and scored all 15 points in just 15 minutes.Kansas State (2-1) used a 23-9 run over the final 11 minutes?of the?first half to break the game open. The Wildcats jumped out to a 13-5 lead on?back-to-back baskets by Johnson. Sneed sank a pair of 3-pointers midway through the half to pump the lead to?18-10.We kind of got stuck with that deer-in-the-headlights look early in the game, Billikens coach Travis Ford said.Dean Wade added?13 points for Kansas State. Kamau Stokes had seven assists.Davell Roby and Mike Crawford added 10 points each for the Billikens.Were just not playing well together right now, Ford said. Our chemistry is not very good.Jermaine Bishop led Saint Louis with 11 points.BIG PICTURE:Kansas State: The Wildcats have scored 80 or more points in five of seven wins. They have hit seven or more 3-pointers in five games.Johnson passed the 20-point mark for the fourth time in his career, but this was the first time the Wildcats came out on top.Saint Louis: Ford, who coached at Oklahoma State, is 7-10 lifetime against Kansas State.We just couldnt put any runs together, he said.UP NEXT:Kansas State: The Wildcats return home to host Prairie View A&M on Tuesday.Saint Louis: The Billikens hit the road to face Wichita State on Tuesday. NMD Clearance Sale Ultra Boost 2019 Australia . Giroud, who wasnt in the starting lineup for two matches after allegations about his private life and a decline in form, scored twice in the first half. Tomas Rosickys chip made it 3-0 before half time at Emirates Stadium, while defender Laurent Koscielny scored an unmarked header in the second half. http://www.nmdaustraliasale.com/ultra-boost-shoes-australia.html . 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Zlatan Ibrahimovic broke the deadlock late in the first half when his free-kick deflected off John Obi Mikel and into the net, but the Nigerian made amends soon after by firing home for the visitors from a corner.Diego Costa had chances before and after those goals but it was PSG substitute Edinson Cavani who came up with the winner as he drilled through the legs of Thibaut Courtois late in the second half. Here are the big talking points for Chelsea... Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the opening goal for PSG Hazard warningsThe build-up to the game had been dominated by talk of Eden Hazard and his ongoing flirtations with the French champions. Hiddink had urged the Chelsea winger to concentrate on his current employers, but opinion will be divided after this effort.Hazard worked hard enough in providing defensive support for the inexperienced Baba Rahman in the first half, allowing the full-back to tuck-in at times thanks to his tracking back. But crucially, he could not come up with a key moment at the other end.Serge Auriers indiscretions might have made his task easier with Marquinhos playing out of position at right-back, but Hazard was unable to truly test the Brazilian and was withdrawn with 20 minutes remaining. Can Hiddink rely on him to make a difference in the return leg? Eden Hazard had a quiet night for Chelsea after all the pre-match furore Mixed night for MikelCharged with protecting the Chelsea defence, Mikel fell some way short when committing the foul for the free-kick from which Ibrahimovic opened the scoring. He even deflected the shot wide of Courtois and into the net. Mikels record gone This was the first match that John Obi Mikel has lost under Guus Hiddink in his two spells in charge. Phil Thompson, watching for Sky Sports, was particularly unimpressed. Youve got to be brave, youve got to just stand forward there he said. He literally twists round in the air. Why do these players do it, particularly in a Champions League game? Disgraceful.At least there was an element of redemption for the midfielder when he blasted the ball home from a corner soon afterwards for only his second-ever Champions League goal. In fact, that away goal could yet prove to be crucial. He literally twists round in the air. Why do these players do it, particularly in a Champions League game? Disgraceful. Phil Thompson on John Obi Mikel Life without TerryThe physical presence and leadership skills of John Terry were missing following his hamstring injury at the weekend and with Kurt Zouma also unavailable, confidence in Chelseas defence was not high going into the game.However, despite conceding twice, the makeshift back-line came out with credit as Gary Cahill and Branisllav Ivanovic repeatedly repelled PSG.dddddddddddd The pair blocked two shots apiece - more than anyone else on the pitch - with one stop from Blaise Matuidi particularly vital. Gary Cahill repelled a series of PSG attacks on a tough night for Chelsea Respect for RahmanRahman had a role to play too, with the 21-year-old full-back thrust into action in the biggest club game of his career so far. The young Ghanaian had his difficult moments but could be encouraged by his performance.Indeed, Rahman might even have provided the assist for the games opening goal had Costa converted his first-half cross. But this was a night for defensive work and with a game-high six interceptions, there was plenty of that in evidence too. Baba Rahman had a tough test in dealing with Angel Di Maria Costas costly missesCosta was denied a goal with the aforementioned chance thanks to a superb stop by Kevin Trapp, but he might still have been left feeling he could have removed the possibility of his header being saved.After the break, he was unable to provide the finish once more when one-on-one with the goalkeeper. On a night of small margins, it was Cavani who came up with the goal when it mattered. Costa owes his Chelsea team-mates one of his own in the return leg. Edinson Cavani put the ball beyond Thibaut Courtois for PSGs winner Willian wows againIt was Willian who provided the through-ball for the second of Costas big chances and the energetic midfielder was once again Chelseas most effective attacking outlet on the night. The Brazilians ability to carry the ball forwards at pace is such a threat.Willian provided four key passes, more than any other player on either side, including the corner from which Mikel equalised. His thrust will be needed in the second leg if Chelsea are to turn the tie around. John Obi Mikel wheels away after converting Willians corner for Chelsea So can they come back?A 2-1 defeat for Chelsea leaves the game intriguingly poised, particularly given that this contest has been decided on away goals in each of the past two seasons. Indeed, the Blues can hardly be written off, given that they reversed a 3-1 deficit in 2014.Chelsea have been some way short of hitting that form this season but they are also the only team unbeaten in the Premier League in 2016 and for all the flaws of their performance in Paris, any absurdity at the thought of Champions League progression is dissipating.After being dominated early on, there were enough moments of promise courtesy of Willian, Pedro and Cesc Fabregas to offer a reminder that this is a side populated by players of quality. There is hope for the return leg at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, March 9. Also See: PSG 2-1 Chelsea As it happened Thommo: Chelsea have a chance Champions League fixtures ' ' '