Kansas Tops K-State in Showdown
K-State aimed to extend its winning streak to three on Sunday but fell to Kansas, 83-61, at Allen Fieldhouse.
Game Highlights
Junior guard Taryn Sides shone for K-State, scoring 26 points and making five assists. Freshman Jordan Speiser added 10 points. Kansas’s Jaliya Davis led her team with 22 points and eight rebounds.
K-State started strong with Sides hitting four of five from beyond the arc, but Kansas took the lead by the end of the first quarter, 24-23. The Jayhawks exploded in the second quarter, building a lead that reached as much as 18 points before halftime. K-State struggled defensively, allowing the highest shooting percentage by an opponent in a quarter this season at 81.8%.
As Kansas expanded its lead in the third quarter, K-State fought back with some late efforts but couldn’t close the gap. They finished shooting 32.3% from the field compared to Kansas’s 53.8%.
Notable Facts
- K-State leads the all-time series against Kansas, 82-52.
- Coach Jeff Mittie has achieved 683 career wins.
- K-State has recorded 30 quarters with a shooting percentage of 50% or above this season.
Player Performance
Sides had a standout game with her sixth career outing of over 20 points. She also made her 163rd career three-pointer, placing her in the top 12 for the program’s history. Speiser showed promise, marking her 10th game reaching double digits this season.
Coach’s Take
Coach Mittie noted the team’s lack of energy and execution. He highlighted Sides’s performance but lamented the absence of support from other players. The Jayhawks managed to adapt effectively, utilizing their strengths better than K-State.
Looking ahead, K-State will host Colorado next at Bramlage Coliseum. With necessary adjustments, the Wildcats hope to bounce back.
For further details, you may check ESPN’s coverage on upcoming games or the team’s performance statistics for a comprehensive analysis.
