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Kansas State Wildcats Dominate Cornhuskers at T-Mobile Center

The Kansas State Wildcats secured a commanding victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers with a final score of 71-56. The Wildcats' season record now stands at an impressive 20-2, while the Cornhuskers fell to a challenging 15-7.


Mar 17, 2023; Greensboro, NC, USA;  Kansas State Wildcats forward Keyontae Johnson (11) shoots in the second half against the Montana State Bobcats at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

In front of an energetic crowd at the T-Mobile Center, the Kansas State Wildcats showcased their skills on both ends of the court. The team's offensive efforts were led by their sharpshooting from beyond the arc, where they converted 10 out of 28 three-point attempts, translating to a solid 36 percent success rate. Their field goal percentage for the game stood at an even 40 percent, with successful execution on 24 out of 60 attempts.


Defensively, Kansas State was just as formidable. They managed to out-rebound their opponents with a total rebound count of 40 compared to Nebraska's tally of 39. This included ten offensive rebounds which contributed significantly to second-chance opportunities and points in the paint. The Wildcats also demonstrated quick hands and anticipation on defense by accumulating nine steals over the course of play.


The home team's passing game was particularly noteworthy as they racked up an impressive total of twenty assists, reflecting excellent ball movement and teamwork that kept Nebraska's defense off balance throughout. This was complemented by a favorable assist-to-turnover ratio standing at approximately two assists for every turnover committed.


On individual performances for Kansas State, it was truly a team effort as contributions came from all quarters. However, it wasn't just about scoring; players stepped up defensively too – recording three blocks and maintaining pressure that resulted in fourteen turnovers from Nebraska.


The Cornhuskers had moments where they shone through despite falling short overall. They made good use of fast-break opportunities totaling nine fast break points and fought hard under their basket securing eleven offensive rebounds which led to thirteen second-chance points.


As fans look ahead after this convincing win by Kansas State against Nebraska at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City with attendance reaching over thirteen thousand spectators – attention turns towards future matchups.


The next challenge for the Kansas State Wildcats will be hosting Radford Highlanders at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan on December 21st scheduled for a tip-off time around seven-thirty PM local time (Central Time). Fans unable to attend can catch all live action via ESPN+ internet broadcast network ensuring not one moment is missed as these teams take center stage once again.

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