Clash at James H. Hilton Coliseum: Kansas State Wildcats Face Iowa State Cyclones

As the Kansas State Wildcats prepare to face off against the Iowa State Cyclones at James H. Hilton Coliseum, fans can anticipate an engaging contest between these two teams. The Wildcats have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, which could play a crucial role in the upcoming game.

In their last game against Wichita State Shockers, the Wildcats secured a victory with 69 points to 60, showcasing their ability to maintain a lead and close out games effectively. Their performance was marked by solid defense with four blocks and nine steals, complemented by an impressive free-throw percentage of 79 percent. However, they will need to address their turnover rate as they gave up possession 17 times.

The previous home game for the Wildcats did not go as planned; they suffered a defeat scoring only 46 points against Nebraska Cornhuskers' 62. Despite putting up nine blocks and securing six steals, their field goal percentage was low at just around 27 percent and three-point shots were falling at merely 13 percent.

However, redemption came when they visited LSU Tigers' court where they emerged victorious with a scoreline of 75-60. The team showed improved shooting from both inside and beyond the arc compared to their previous loss – hitting nearly half of their field goals and one-third of three-point attempts.

The venue for this matchup – James H. Hilton Coliseum – is known for its vibrant atmosphere which could influence both teams' performances but particularly challenge the visiting Wildcats.

Kansas State fans should look forward to seeing if their team can continue its winning ways on away courts or if adjustments are needed after fluctuating performances in recent games.

The much-awaited encounter is scheduled for January 24th at James H. Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA; tip-off is set for January 25th at local time (2:00 AM GMT). Fans eager not to miss any action can catch it live on ESPN Networks.