Clash at Bramlage Coliseum: Kansas State Wildcats to Host Baylor Bears in Men's Basketball
As the Kansas State Wildcats prepare to welcome the Baylor Bears at Bramlage Coliseum, fans are eager to see how their team will perform in this upcoming men's basketball game. The Wildcats have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, displaying both resilience and areas for improvement.
In their last game against the Wichita State Shockers, the Wildcats secured a victory with a score of 69-60. Their performance was marked by a solid free throw percentage of approximately 79 percent and an assist-to-turnover ratio just below one. The team also capitalized on turnovers, scoring ten points off them while managing to block four shots.
However, consistency has been an issue for Kansas State. In the preceding match against Nebraska Cornhuskers at home, they struggled offensively and fell short with only 46 points compared to Nebraska's 62. Their field goal percentage dropped significantly to around 27 percent and three-point shooting was notably low at approximately 13 percent.
Despite these setbacks, there is optimism as well. The Wildcats showed strong potential during their away victory over LSU Tigers with a scoreline of 75-60. They demonstrated improved shooting from both inside and beyond the arc with field goal percentages hovering around 47 percent and three-point conversions at about 33 percent respectively.
The venue could play a pivotal role in this encounter; Bramlage Coliseum has been known as a fortress for Kansas State where they can leverage crowd support to their advantage. With recent performances showing promise but also highlighting areas that need tightening up – particularly offensive consistency – fans should expect an intense battle where every possession counts.
Mark your calendars for January 17th when the action unfolds live on ESPN+. Tip-off is scheduled for local time (1:00 AM GMT), so tune in as the Wildcats aim to harness their home-court advantage against the visiting Bears at Manhattan's own Bramlage Coliseum.